Documentary backdrop image for Tracks (2016)

Documentary backdrop image for Tracks (2016)

201615 minPGdoc-short

Tracks

201615 minPGdoc-short

Every year, about 80 people in Sweden take their lives by standing on rail tracks as trains approach.

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Gunnar Bergdahl,

Annica Carlsson Bergdahl

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Every year, about 80 people in Sweden take their lives by standing on rail tracks as trains approach.

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Gunnar Bergdahl

Gunnar Bergdahldirector

Annica Carlsson Bergdahldirector

Synopsis

Tracks begins with the railways in Sweden, where 80 people die by suicide each year on the tracks. Each incident affects train operators and communities. They experience trauma after witnessing these events from the cab. The documentary includes interviews with train drivers and mental health professionals. They discuss the emotional impact of these tragedies and the ongoing challenges faced within the railway system. The film runs for 15 minutes and presents an intimate view of this issue.

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