Histoires d'anxiétés

Through animation, three women share intimate accounts of their experiences with anxiety since childhood. Between fear, loneliness, and the search for well-being, the film explores the reality of living with everyday anxiety.

SYNOPSIS

This animated film interweaves the stories of three women recounting their anxiety, from the first signs that appeared in childhood to the present day. Their narratives intertwine, shedding light on what it means to live with anxiety on a daily basis. The film explores loneliness, self-questioning, and the strategies put in place to move forward. Without ever seeking to generalize, Histoires d'anxiétés is rooted in the intimate and shows that anxiety takes many forms. It reveals how anxiety plays a significant role in relationships, decision-making, and one's perception of self and the world. This film invites a deeper understanding of anxiety and serves as a reminder to those who recognize themselves in it that they are not alone.


Theme(s): , Mental health, Portrait, Sociology

DETAILS

Director | , Adèle Schneider
Year | , 2025
Country | , Québec
Duration | 13 minutes
Original language | , French
Subtitles | , French
Sound | Antoine Perrot, Luce Thomazeau
Sound design | Adèle Schneider
Sound mixing | Adèle Schneider
Editing | Adèle Schneider
Animation | Adèle Schneider

DIRECTOR

Photo

Adèle Schneider

SEE COMPLETE PROFILE

Introduced to filmmaking in 2022 through a student documentary project in France, Adèle Schneider enrolled in 2024 at the École des métiers du cinéma et de la vidéo (EMCV) in Rivière-du-Loup. Her first short film as a director marks her commitment to animated documentary, a space where she weaves personal narratives and imagination.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

SCREENING 1

22 July 2026 pm31 20h45

Parc Baldwin 

This film is included in screening Short film competition – Program #3