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WITHIN THE WATER
(Directors' cut)

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*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

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