The Rope of Life


The discovery of the power of storytelling by a director struggling with depression, and his transformation of his own experiences into meaningful, emotional films by following this path.


"The Rope of Life" narrates the story of Tobias Hermansen, who after years of battling depression, explains how the dark moments of life shaped his perspective. After confronting these challenges, he discovers the power of storytelling both as an escape and a means of self-expression. He now transforms his personal experiences into strong, deeply emotional films that shed light on mental health and human resilience. Through his films, he shows the audience the power of telling their own stories and inspiring others.

The audience begins to understand the importance of resilience against their own hardships and the power of personal experiences through Hermansen's films. The striking and authentic depiction of the film leaves a strong impact on the audience and encourages them to tell their own stories.

"The Rope of Life" was filmed in Hermansen's home country, Denmark.