‘I Too Crave Death’ breaks silence on mental health
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 110 Views |
The film highlights the widening gap between parents and children and the rising concern of suicide among teens and adults in Botswana
One such discussion revolves around the multi-award-winning short film "I Too, Crave Death", which explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and examines themes of mental health, family dynamics, grief, and teen suicidal ideation.
Oagomotsa Gabaikanngwe, founder of Woman 2two, said the film highlights the widening gap between parents and children, and the rising concern of suicide among teens and young adults in Botswana. "The film pinpoints social issues and gives ideas of how to resolve them, which is far-fetched in our culture," she said. The film, produced in Nigeria, depicts issues similar to those experienced in Botswana, such as cultural traits like "batho ba tla reng" and sweeping issues under the rug.
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