Author: Hélène Bélanger-Martin

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 05-02-2007

Details: The staggering magnitude and complex causes of eating disorders are poorly understood. The Skin and the Bones Afterwards offers a detailed reflection on this malaise that strikes more than ever, especially girls, but also boys. A "cancer of the soul" that kills more people than any other mental illness. This powerful documentary makes us touch the icy abyss in which anorexics and other bulimics evolve: the refusal to leave childhood, the euphoria resulting from the manic control of their body, self-harm, shame, of course, the need extreme attention, loneliness, the desire to die... The DVD includes the original French version with the option of English subtitles. Bonus: unpublished interviews, resources on eating disorders, audio commentary from the director, word from the director. It's hard to fully understand the extent and complexity of eating disorders. The Skin and Bones after proposes a substantial reflection on this disorder which affects more people than ever. This documentary on the "cancer of the soul," which kills more than any other mental illnesses, touches on the depths of despair of anorexia and bulimia. The DVD includes the original French version with options for English subtitles. Bonus material: deleted interviews, a guide for eating disorders, an audio commentary with the director and a word by the director.

UPC: 807581508457

EAN: 0807581508457

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood