Psychologists recommend watching these 6 movies at least once in your life
A series of six films that offer an authentic portrayal of the reality and impact of mental illness.
Cinema is one of the most powerful tools available to human beings, a factory of ideas where all kinds of works can be created and a multitude of messages conveyed. Throughout its more than 100 years of history, we have seen all kinds of films pass before our eyes, but there are some that many consider must be seen at least once in a lifetime, and that is the case with a selection of six films recommended by psychologists that will help us better understand the human psyche and the enormous challenge that mental health is today.
A Beautiful Mind
The film starring Russell Crowe follows the life of mathematician John Nash, who suffers from schizophrenia and has hallucinations while developing brilliant mathematical theories. It is a story that shows how he copes with his mental condition and learns to live with it.
A Star is Born
A cinema classic that has had numerous adaptations throughout history, and on this occasion we focus on the most recent version. The film, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, tells the story of two musicians, showing us how their careers and lives unfold, and the difficulties of a relationship when one of the partners has a mental health problem.
Still Alice
Julianne Moore plays Alice Howland, a respected professor of linguistics who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. A poignant portrayal of how the protagonist’s life changes as the disease progresses and the impact it has on her family and professional life.
Little Miss Sunshine
A story centred on a dysfunctional family who decide to embark on a road trip so that the youngest member can take part in a beauty contest. An in-depth look at family dynamics and dealing with mental health issues.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, it tells the story of Charlie, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder while trying to adjust to secondary school. A work that shows us the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on Charlie’s mental health and how it affects his relationships with friends and family.
Girl Interrupted
A psychological drama starring Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder that shows us a young woman’s stay in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s. A film that authentically shows how institutional conditions and treatment methods affect patients’ lives and their recovery.
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