Billy
2024
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Synopsis
Billy is a film buff who films himself non-stop. During a film shoot, he meets Lawrence Côté-Collins and the two become friends. One night, he assaults her. Years later, in prison for the deaths of two people, Billy is diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the help of the filmmaker, his only remaining relationship apart from his family, his personal archives become an invaluable resource for understanding his illness. A formal deconstruction of schizophrenia through a remarkably open-minded gaze.
Billy (2024) is a 1h 47min documentary feature film by Lawrence Côté-Collins. Billy is a film buff who films himself non-stop.
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Setting
Quebec
Original language
French
Trailer
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Festival History
- Ann Arbor Film Festival 2025 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2025 generic
- Montreal International Documentary Festival 2024 generic
- Visions du Réel 2024 generic
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