Thriving Over Trauma - Directed by Max de Bruin

Project Type: Short documentary

Project Title: Thriving over Trauma

Brief Synopsis:

“Every face tells a story...”

Our feature documentary Thriving Over Trauma opens with this universal truth: beneath every face lies a story—one that shapes who we are, often without our awareness. In this deeply moving film, eight individuals from diverse backgrounds share their raw, personal journeys through trauma and into healing. Whether battling migraines, anorexia, infertility, addiction, anxiety, rage, or broken relationships, each person confronts deep seated struggles. Yet through their willingness to look inward, they uncover a profound revelation: these challenges are rooted in unresolved past experiences—and that healing is not only possible, but lasting.

Thriving Over Trauma is more than a documentary—it is a testament to human resilience and the power of transformation. These stories illuminate the path from survival to true freedom, guided by the therapeutic method known as Past Reality Integration (PRI).

Audiences will be inspired, moved, and uplifted by these eight courageous healing journeys. Dr. Gabor Maté—renowned trauma expert and author—endorses the film’s message, stating: “A tremendous amount of clinical experience and decades of research demonstrate the relationship between our mental and physical health on the one hand and stress and trauma on the other.”

“I can value and support any effort to bring more trauma consciousness to the general public and to the health professionals in all countries including in Europe”

Thriving Over Trauma invites viewers to reflect, to feel, and to believe in the possibility of profound personal change.

Runtime: 52:24

Completion Date: December 2024

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Language: English, Dutch

Credits

Director: Max de Bruin

Writer: Mike Pietee

Producer: Mflix

Cinematographer: Max de Bruin

Editor: Max de Bruin

Key Cast:

Gabor Maté

Tanja Bakels

Koos Franken

Lenneke van Hastenberg

Mariëlle

Dorien Witte

Jeff Kooijman

Linda Feldmann

Ingeborg Bosch

Peer van der Helm

Jidske Berkhout

Jessica Simons

Link naar de film: https://www.prionline.nl/tot-de-film/

Wachtwoord: PRI2025#