In this personal and intimate film, writer-director Elizabeth Sankey uses her own story of being admitted to a psychiatric ward after the birth of her son to explore the unexpected yet compelling connections between perinatal mental health and the history and portrayal of witches in western society and pop culture.

Using clips of cinema’s witches to illustrate her own experience and those of fellow sufferers, alongside interviews with medical professionals and academics, Sankey concocts a potion that brims with courage, compassion, and healing insight.

Content warning: Contains themes of suicide, murder and violence towards children.

The screening will be followed by a short Q&A about the themes of the documentary.

Screening as part of the Bounce Arts Festival 2025, please visit universityofatypical.org for full programme details. For access requests, please email access@universityofatypical.org or call University of Atypical on 028 9023 9450.