WITHIN THE WATER
(Directors' cut)
*WARNING* the following content contains references to suicidal ideation which some viewers may find distressing.
A pregnant woman is meant to radiate unconditional love for her unborn child but what if her feelings are more complex and dark? Post-natal depression is increasingly understood but in a society that portrays pregnancy as an uncomplicated journey of maternal joy, prenatal depression is a taboo, and frightening.
Yet it can also make a mother stronger than ever.
"Within The Water" is a short documentary film exploring the experiences of a number of women with prenatal depression and how the ritual of cold water swimming throughout pregnancy helped two women in particular regain control.
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WITHIN THE WATER was commissioned by WaterBear Network. The WaterBear Original version of the film is available on their network here
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 11.09 mins
Directed, filmed and edited by Eleanor Church + Katharina Koall
Sound​: Sebastian Muravchik
Drone Operator: Luke de la Nougerede
Genre: Documentary
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Client: Commissioned as a WaterBear Original
