Billy

Billy is schizophrenic, and his worst crises have left two people dead. The film is a deep dive into his archives, showing the early stages of the disease and how he is now on the path to redemption.

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2024 / 107min.

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Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Billy is a film buff who films himself non-stop. During a film shoot, he meets Lawrence Côté-Collins and the two become friends. One night, he assaults her. Years later, in prison for the deaths of two people, Billy is diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the help of the filmmaker, his only remaining relationship apart from his family, his personal archives become an invaluable resource for understanding his illness. A formal deconstruction of schizophrenia through a remarkably open-minded gaze.

Directors

Lawrence Côté-Collins

Actors

Lawrence Côté-Collins

Billy-Denis Poulin

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