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My Hair is a River of Tears

My Hair is a River of Tears

A kaleidoscope of fears.

3 min · Animation, Fantasy, Drama

My Hair is a River of Tears is a hypnotic experimental animation that plunges viewers into the isolating depths of mental illness. Through poetic visuals and haunting narration, the film traces a solitary journey across surreal cityscapes and shifting inner landscapes. As the protagonist’s thoughts unravel - sparkling with hope, yet clouded by fear - the world becomes a kaleidoscope of anxiety and longing.

Directed by Gabriella Niles-Ewen · Written by Gabriella Niles-Ewen

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