Rocks In My Pockets -

: Critics at The New York Times describe it as an "engaging act of empathy," while Variety calls it a "modern milestone in animated storytelling".

“I don't know if I've seen a movie that so accurately describes the panic, madness, and strange peace that happens inside the heads of those dealing with mental illness.” Rachel's Reviews Rocks in My Pockets

This "visually stunning masterpiece" is an autobiographical exploration of mental illness through five generations of Latvian women. Baumane uses a unique blend of hand-drawn 2D animation over papier-mâché sets to visualize the internal "demons" of depression and schizophrenia. : Critics at The New York Times describe

“It paints a surreal canvas exploring schizophrenia in a manner filled with generous amount of dark humor that feels like it more than characterizes a person's experience with it.” Next Projection · 11 years ago “It paints a surreal canvas exploring schizophrenia in

: Despite the heavy subject, the film is noted for its dark humor , visual metaphors, and "ironic, stream-of-consciousness" narration.

: It is a heartwarming tale of resourcefulness and perspective, eventually turning the family's "burden" (the rocks) into a source of survival and success.