Mental Health
It's okay that you're not okay. Here is a collection of short films showing that feelings and emotions are valid, no matter what they are. Share your tears with them, feel understood, have your heart touched and enjoy an inspirational ending with a short documentary about happiness.
Mental Health
Films about the days that are harder than others, and the people who get through them.
It's okay that you're not okay. Here is a collection of short films showing that feelings and emotions are valid, no matter what they are. Share your tears with them, feel understood, have your heart touched and enjoy an inspirational ending with a short documentary about happiness.
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Pop Down
A young woman feeling blue is visited by an alien who fancies a chat
Find out more about the film ›Dir. James Button - 2
The Lost Weekend
After a long-term relationship, Charlie is forced into the world of online dating
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ryan O'Leary - 3
Only The Lonely
When an old lady loses her beloved husband, life becomes intolerable
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Clare Holman - 4
Skin
Tom Sturridge (The Sandman) plays a man grappling with grief
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Daisy Stenham - 5
Embers
A woman waits for her date to arrive, and he is not as expected
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Tom Ganley - 6
The Hug Deal
A man approaches two dealers who deliver slightly unexpected fixes
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Charlie Dennis - 7
Annie Waits
A woman's story of lust, disappointment and waiting for 'The One'
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Marnie Paxton - 8
The Simplicity of Happiness
An inspiring doc about finding happiness in yourself
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Erwin Darmali
8 films · 1h 34m
- 1Pop DownA young woman feeling blue is visited by an alien who fancies a chatcomedy · comic · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 2The Lost WeekendAfter a long-term relationship, Charlie is forced into the world of online datingcomedy · heartwarming · nostalgicFind out more about the film ›
- 3Only The LonelyWhen an old lady loses her beloved husband, life becomes intolerabledrama · emotional · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 4SkinTom Sturridge (The Sandman) plays a man grappling with griefdrama · cerebral · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 5EmbersA woman waits for her date to arrive, and he is not as expecteddrama · cerebral · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 6The Hug DealA man approaches two dealers who deliver slightly unexpected fixescomedy · feel-good · hilariousFind out more about the film ›
- 7Annie WaitsA woman's story of lust, disappointment and waiting for 'The One'comedy · entertaining · feel-goodFind out more about the film ›
- 8The Simplicity of HappinessAn inspiring doc about finding happiness in yourselfbiography · inspiring · reflectiveFind out more about the film ›
It's okay not to be okay
These films don’t offer easy answers and they don’t tie things up neatly. They simply sit with their characters through the difficult parts, and there is real comfort in watching someone else be honest about struggling.
Frequently asked
What is this collection about?
Eight films about the days that are harder than others: depression, anxiety, grief and loneliness, told with honesty and, often, unexpected warmth.
Is it heavy going?
These films sit with difficult feelings, but most of them land somewhere hopeful. They are made to make you feel less alone, not worse.
Should I watch if I am struggling right now?
These films can be comforting company, but they are not a substitute for support. If you are in a difficult place, please reach out to someone you trust or a local helpline.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device. No account needed, though signing up lets you keep a watchlist.
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