Mad? 2019
"No-one knows what goes on in anyone else's mind."
In *Mad? (2019)*, the late-career swan song of director Saskia Rifkin, a fiercely independent artist finds herself locked away in a perplexing geriatric mental health facility.
Director: Saskia Rifkin
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Mad? (2019)* about?
*Mad? (2019)* follows Miriam Kohen, a defiant elderly artist forcibly admitted to a mysterious geriatric mental health facility. Over 28 unsettling days, she endures strange events while resisting the facility's opaque rules, uncovering a world where reality bends under institutional control.
Who directed *Mad? (2019)*?
*Mad? (2019)* was directed by Saskia Rifkin, a filmmaker known for her unconventional storytelling and atmospheric dramas.
Who stars in *Mad? (2019)*?
The film features Suzanne Bertish as the lead, supported by Barbara Rosenblat, Mugga, Catherine Curtin, Ben Livingston, and Noah Bean in key roles.
Is *Mad? (2019)* worth watching?
While *Mad? (2019)* may not cater to mainstream tastes, its cerebral tone and Rifkin's direction offer a unique experience for fans of psychological dramas. The 74-minute runtime keeps it tight, though its surreal nature isn't for everyone.
How long is *Mad? (2019)*?
*Mad? (2019)* has a runtime of 74 minutes.
About Mad? (2019) — A geriatric mental health facility's surreal grip on an unyielding artist
In *Mad? (2019)*, the late-career swan song of director Saskia Rifkin, a fiercely independent artist finds herself locked away in a perplexing geriatric mental health facility. Miriam Kohen, a woman who has spent decades defying convention, confronts an institution that feels less like a hospital and more like a surreal rabbit hole. Over 28 disorienting days, she navigates a shifting landscape of odd encounters and institutional absurdity, challenging every assumption about sanity and control. Rifkin crafts a cerebral drama that blurs the line between psychological thriller and existential allegory, anchored by the magnetic presence of Suzanne Bertish in the lead role.
This isn't just a story about aging or mental health—it's a probing meditation on perception and autonomy, wrapped in an atmosphere that lingers like a half-remembered dream. With its stark visuals and deliberate pacing, *Mad? (2019)* dares to question who really holds the power when the system itself feels unhinged.