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201614 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Public Health Mental Health

Thea

201614 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Twelve-year-old Thea experiences frequent seizures that affect her daily life and the lives of her family and friends in Norway.

Public Health Mental Health

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Halvor Nitteberg,

Elisabeth Aspelin

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Twelve-year-old Thea experiences frequent seizures that affect her daily life and the lives of her family and friends in Norway.

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Halvor Nittebergdirector

Elisabeth Aspelindirector

Halvor Nittebergwriter

Elisabeth Aspelinwriter

Øystein Mamencast

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Twelve-year-old Thea navigates life in Norway while managing the challenges of epilepsy. Frequent seizures disrupt her daily routine and affect her relationships with family and friends. The film captures intimate moments that reveal the emotional toll of her condition and the stigma she faces. It calls for increased awareness and understanding of epilepsy and neurological disorders. Directed by Halvor Nitteberg, the 14-minute documentary addresses the social ramifications of living with a health condition.

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