I Am You Are Psychology

I am, You are is a psychological drama film taking a glimpse into the institutionalization of Stuart, a young man who’s mental struggles go unnamed, yet resemble elements of depression. On the surface, the film observes issues related to mental health, treatment of mental health as well as the patients themselves, and how such issues can lead to suffering from not only the patient, but also his/her family. However, much like One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s metaphor of society, I am, You are goes beyond these surface level interpretations. In fact, my inspiration to write this film stems very little from the reasoning previously mentioned.

As I continue to get older, I feel as though my thoughts and opinions are becoming less of my own. As sensationalism as well as dichotomic views seems to grow in media influence, and individuals begin to move in more radical directions, I’ve felt that there is less room for nuance and open discussion. Without giving into too much detail, Stuart is a representation of these feelings as he faces both external influences (The Doctor), and internal influences (Mary). Regardless of the validity of these opinions, this film is, at its core, a cathartic expression of my feelings and anxieties.

Moretta was an overly abstract psychological drama that lost people’s attention due to its emotional and logical disconnects with the audience. While I had expected an Eraserhead outcome, it was largely a failure in terms of reception. This is what brought me back to my previous style that can be seen in one of my previous film Past