Abuse Movies

The animated documentary - a mix of live-action footage and animation - tells of the brutal everyday life in the orphanages of the 60s / 70s. Often...

Pia Sjögren was the subject of three documentaries by director Tom Alandh, beginning in 2001. He first saw her on the street selling newspapers,...

Photographic story of abuse in a couple.

The broker Erich arrives with his prostitute at an apartment, already populated by three men. Abusive games, dancing and flirting occur. Things...

A tense phone call between a mother and daughter.

What would you do if your husband turned your house into a jungle? This is a short film focusing around mental entrapment in an emotionally abusive...

A young woman depends on her partner for happiness. As her mental stability wavers, their relationship strains and loneliness take a hold.

Ordinary young couple Gemma and Richard have just bought their first home and are expecting a baby. It's all very exciting, and the couple settles in...

Thirteen year-old Missy Taylor lives with her addict mother, Annette. When Annette’s boyfriend Trent is released from prison, he takes up...

A dark story about obsession, cats, and birthday presents.

The film begins as a personal journey of filmmaker, Mary Healey, who was also a Catholic. She films a series of historic events where we meet key...

This short film recreates the experience of Sylvie, a battered woman who seeks shelter in a Montréal transition house. Faced with the threat...

Stacey Dooley goes behind closed doors and speaks to the now younger face of domestic violence. She questions victims and abusers to try and...

This documentary follows Pia, who is homeless. She is struggling with her drug addiction. During the day she (and many other homeless people) sells...

A little girl decides to expose the monster that haunts her every night.

A swimmer prepares for the swimming championship final, and hours before the tournament, terrifying and suspicious situations and events happend to...

On a mission to expose child predators, two underaged girls strike up a relationship with an older man online.