Film series 'Insanely Human' illuminates transidentities in Berlin

Film series 'Insanely Human' illuminates transidentities in Berlin

Film series "Insane human" illuminates transidentities in Berlin

The event to promote understanding of mental health continues its tradition and also brings significant topics on the screen in 2024. The film series "Insane human" returns after the summer break and is devoted to 11. September 2024 the important topic of the "transidentities".

This year's edition includes numerous film screenings, starting with the film "20,000 types of bees" by Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, which is shown at 5:30 p.m. in the cinema Cinemotion, Wartenberger Straße 174, 13051 Berlin-Hohenschönhausen. The demonstration is specially designed for the audience without advertising in order to draw attention to the content.

Following the film screening, there is a lively panel discussion in which experts and those affected have their say. They bring their personal experiences with gender identity and discuss social norms. This opportunity offers a platform for the exchange that has both enlightening and supportive, especially for people who are in similar situations.

Dr. Catrin Gocksch, district councilor for social affairs, health, work and civil services, emphasizes the importance of the film series: "The series' Insane human" also inspires numerous guests in the 15th year and offers an important space for discussions about mental health through exciting films and interesting panel guests. "

The film series is not just a cultural enrichment, but an expression of social responsibility, mental illnesses and identity issues. In addition to the demonstration already mentioned, two other films are planned that throw valuable perspectives on life in special circumstances:

• 16. October 2024 - "Auf der Adamant" by Nicolas Philibert shows everyday life within a day clinic.
• 20. November 2024 - "Ex Machina" by Alex Garland is devoted to the question of consciousness of artificial intelligence.

The film series is organized in cooperation between the Lichtenberg district office, the municipal psychiatric network of Lichtenberg (GPV) and other committed institutions. Through financial support from the district office, cinema cards can be offered at a price of 6 euros, whereby the district office takes over 1.50 euros per ticket.

This initiative not only shows the importance of films that deal with mental health, but also the power of the community that is committed to the well -being of people. The dialogue about topics such as gender identity is crucial to reduce prejudices and to promote better understanding in society.