**Executive Summary**
This document reports on a press conference held on 20 June 2026 at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) regarding the Swiss documentary "I Love You, I Leave You." Directed by Moris Freiburghaus, the film highlights themes of mental health, friendship, and human resilience. Journalists and content creators are invited to engage with the festival via social media or through official media desk channels for interviews.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Film Overview and Recognition**
* The documentary "I Love You, I Leave You" is a multilingual Swiss production directed by Moris Freiburghaus and produced by Leon Schwitter and Fabiana Seitz.
* The film received the Golden Eye for Best Documentary and the Audience Award at the Zurich Film Festival.
* It made its international premiere at MIFF as part of a special Mid-Fest showcase.
**Narrative and Themes**
* The story follows musician Dino’s journey to his father’s homeland, Angola, in search of identity, which transitions into an exploration of recovery following a severe mental health episode.
* Key themes include human connection, the enduring nature of friendship, and the challenges of mental health.
* The film was initiated by Dino himself to foster a broader understanding of mental health struggles.
**Production and Artistic Vision**
* The project evolved organically through real-life experiences rather than following a fixed script.
* Director Moris Freiburghaus describes the film as a tool for expressing difficult emotions and deepening human bonds through art.
* The film serves to encourage empathy, compassion, and sensitivity in social interactions, moving away from judging individuals without knowledge of their personal struggles.
**Impact Analysis**
**Audiences and Media Representatives**
**Impact**
Viewers are encouraged to reflect on mental health awareness and the role of supportive human connections during difficult times.
**Action Required**
Audiences are encouraged to be more open-minded and compassionate; they can share their passion for the film using #MIFF2026 and by tagging @pibmumbai on X.
**Journalists, Bloggers, and Vloggers**
**Impact**
Professional media creators are provided with a structured channel to connect with filmmakers for interviews and interactions.
**Action Required**
Interested parties must contact miff.mediadesk@pib.gov.in using the subject line: "Take One with PIB."
Key Entities Referenced
19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF): The international film event hosting the premiere and press conference for the featured Swiss documentary.
I Love You, I Leave You: A Swiss documentary that explores themes of friendship, mental health, and resilience through the journey of a musician named Dino.
Moris Freiburghaus: The director of the documentary who addressed the media regarding the film's exploration of empathy and mental health challenges.
Zurich Film Festival: The international festival where the documentary previously won the Golden Eye for Best Documentary and the Audience Award.
Swiss Documentary
Celebrates the Enduring
Power of Friendship and
Human Connection at MIFF
Mumbai, 20 June 2026
A thought provoking discussion on friendship, mental health, and human resilience unfolded at the
19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) during the press conference of the Swiss documentary
“I Love You, I Leave You” directed by Moris Freiburghaus, produced by Leon Schwitter and Fabiana
Seitz. The multilingual documentary winner of the Golden Eye for Best Documentary and the Audience
Award at the Zurich Film Festival received an encouraging response from audiences and media
representatives at its international premiere, held as part of MIFF’s special Mid-Fest showcase.
The documentary follows musician Dino as he travels to Angola, his father’s homeland, in search of
identity and belonging. The journey takes an unexpected turn when Dino experiences a severe mental
health episode, transforming the film into a moving exploration of friendship, care and recovery.
Speaking about the title of the film, Morris said that “I Love You, I Leave You” does not signify the end
of love, but reflects the idea that people may have to part ways while the bond of care and friendship
continues. He shared that the film was initiated by Dino himself, who wanted to tell his story and
create a greater understanding around mental health challenges.Moris Freiburghaus said his long friendship with Dino shaped the documentary, which evolved
organically through real-life experiences rather than a fixed script. He described the film as a means of
expressing difficult emotions and deepening their bond through art. Addressing mental health, he
stressed upon the importance of empathy and understanding, noting that people are often judged
without knowledge of their personal struggles. He said the film encourages audiences to be more
open-minded, compassionate and sensitive in their interactions with others.
The director also highlighted the role of cinema in starting meaningful conversations. He expressed
hope that the documentary would inspire greater awareness about mental health while reminding
audiences of the power of friendship and human connection during difficult times.
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