The Anchor

Real-life accounts of psychosis intertwine with images of melting Antarctic ice, drawing a parallel between mental and environmental collapse. Narrated by the iconic Charlotte Rampling, this introspective film is a meditation on fragility – both human and planetary. 

With a career spanning from Visconti’s The Damned to Dune, Charlotte Rampling takes on the role of a psychotherapist listening to archival testimonies from former patients. As their voices unravel the depths of psychological breakdown, glaciers criack and dissolve, mirroring the erosion of the mind. Yet, amidst the stark landscapes and chilling metaphors, the film remains profoundly human – held together by the warmth, vulnerability, and raw intimacy of those who share their stories. -Simone Coghi