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202589 minPGdocumentary

Sculpted Souls

202589 minPGdocumentary

For 26 years, Swiss dentist Julien Grivel provided free treatment to Hansenites in Greece, transforming his perspective on life and culture.

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Stavros Psyllakis

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For 26 years, Swiss dentist Julien Grivel provided free treatment to Hansenites in Greece, transforming his perspective on life and culture.

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Julien Grivel, a Swiss dentist, spent 26 years treating Hansenites, or lepers, in Greece from 1972 to 1998. He provided care free of charge, forming a significant friendship with former patient Manolis Fountoulakis. Grivel reflects on how learning the Greek language changed his perspective. The film details his work and the connections he built during this time.

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