Films That Tackle the Topic of Suicide

Description: This drama explores the aftermath of a family tragedy where one son commits suicide, focusing on the surviving brother's struggle with guilt and depression.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Robert Redford.

Description: A screenwriter with a death wish moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death, where he forms an unlikely bond with a prostitute.

Fact: Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Ben Sanderson.

Description: Sofia Coppola's debut feature film examines the mysterious suicides of five sisters in an affluent suburb, exploring themes of isolation and teenage angst.

Fact: The film was based on Jeffrey Eugenides' novel, and its soundtrack features music by Air.

Description: This film intertwines the lives of three women from different eras, each grappling with depression and suicidal thoughts, highlighting the enduring impact of Virginia Woolf's novel "Mrs. Dalloway."

Fact: Nicole Kidman won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf, and the film was nominated for nine Oscars in total.

Description: This Spanish film tells the true story of Ramón Sampedro, a quadriplegic who fought for his right to end his life with dignity.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Description: This film deals with the complexities of family dynamics and the emotional turmoil when siblings must care for their aging father, touching on themes of depression and suicide.

Fact: Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman were both nominated for Golden Globe Awards for their performances.

Description: A teenage boy checks himself into a psychiatric ward after contemplating suicide, finding unexpected friendships and insights into life.

Fact: The film was adapted from Ned Vizzini's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name.

Description: Lars von Trier's film explores depression through the lens of a woman's impending doom as a rogue planet threatens to collide with Earth.

Fact: The film features a Wagnerian score and was inspired by von Trier's own struggles with depression.

Description: Based on Susanna Kaysen's memoir, this film follows a young woman's stay in a psychiatric hospital where she meets other patients dealing with various mental health issues, including suicide.

Fact: Angelina Jolie won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Lisa Rowe.

Description: In this dark comedy, a young man ends up in a bizarre afterlife for suicides, where he embarks on a journey to find his ex-girlfriend.

Fact: The film was adapted from Etgar Keret's short story "Kneller's Happy Campers."