My Hair is a River of Tears is a hypnotic experimental animation that plunges viewers into the isolating depths of schizophrenia. Through poetic visuals and haunting narration, the film traces a solitary journey across surreal cityscapes and shifting inner landscapes. As the protagonist’s thoughts unravel - sparkling with hope, yet clouded by fear - the world becomes a kaleidoscope of anxiety and longing. Dreamlike imagery and a flowing, lyrical script immerse us in the raw emotions of loneliness, confusion, and fleeting hope, offering a powerful meditation on the lived experience of mental illness.