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202070 minPGdocumentary

2.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health Family Dynamics

Loulou

202070 minPGdocumentary

2.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Nathan shares his experience with paranoid schizophrenia over seven years, focusing on family support and his path to self-acceptance.

Mental Health Family Dynamics

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Nathan Hofstetter

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Nathan shares his experience with paranoid schizophrenia over seven years, focusing on family support and his path to self-acceptance.

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Nathan Hofstetter documents his experience with paranoid schizophrenia from 2011 to 2018. He shares intimate footage with family members, including his father, mother, sister, and his best friend who has bipolar disorder. Nathan refers to these individuals as 'loulou', recognizing their support in his recovery. The film depicts his struggles with mental health and addresses societal stigma while illustrating his path to self-acceptance. It runs for 70 minutes and is produced in Switzerland in French.

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