"A bee pursues a young boy and upsets him, until something unexpected happens"
A bee pursues a young boy and upsets him, until something unexpected happens
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The people behind it
Christian Antonini
Riccardo
A Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Awareness Short Film, inspired by real stories. "One in Five" follows the life of a young man facing his mental health issues and suicidal thoughts after a painful breakup.
A short indie film
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