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19972160 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five-Year Diary

19972160 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Anne Charlotte Robertson chronicles her life over nearly two decades, exploring mental illness, love, and daily routines through Super 8 filmmaking.

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Anne Charlotte Robertson chronicles her life over nearly two decades, exploring mental illness, love, and daily routines through Super 8 filmmaking.

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Anne Charlotte Robertson, a Super 8 filmmaker from Boston, documents her life in "Five-Year Diary," a project that spans nearly two decades. From 1997, she reflects on her experiences with mental illness, including breakdowns and hospitalizations. Influenced by Ed Pincus and Carolee Schneemann, Robertson combines essay, performance, and stop-motion animation. She shares her thoughts on love, daily routines, and her cats, using filmmaking as a therapeutic outlet for her struggles.

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