Author: Hélène Bélanger-Martin

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 05-02-2007

Details: It is difficult to grasp the staggering extent and complex causes of eating disorders. La Peau et les os après offers an in-depth reflection on this malaise that is striking more people than ever, especially girls, but boys as well. A "cancer of the soul" that kills more than any other mental illness. This powerful documentary allows us to touch the icy abyss in which anorexics and bulimics live: the refusal to leave childhood, the euphoria resulting from the manic control of their bodies, self-harm, the shame, of course, the extreme need for attention, the loneliness, the desire to die... The DVD includes the original French version with the option of English subtitles. Bonus features: unpublished interviews, resources on eating disorders, audio commentary by the director, a word from the director. It's hard to fully comprehend the extent and complexity of eating disorders. La Peau et les os après 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: French

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood