
Rocks in My Pockets
A crazy quest for sanity.
Directed by Signe Baumane
Produced by Rocks In My Pockets, Locomotive Productions
An intimate, visually inventive animated memoir that balances dark humor and surrealism with genuine tenderness in exploring inherited mental illness across generations of women.
The personal story of a woman struggling with an inherited illness, as told by Signe Baumane, the Latvian director-animator living in New York City. With humour and courage, the director sets out on a challenging journey to discover her family’s best-kept secret. Featuring five stories about the courageous women in Signe’s family and their battles with madness, visual metaphors, surreal images and director’s narration.
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Questions people ask
Is Rocks in My Pockets sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Rocks in My Pockets violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Rocks in My Pockets scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does Rocks in My Pockets end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Rocks in My Pockets easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Rocks in My Pockets
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rocks in My Pockets
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rocks in My Pockets, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rocks in My Pockets, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rocks in My Pockets, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































