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Billy
“Dedicated to victims”
7.5 / 10• 2024• 1h 47m•NR• French
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Self
LeadBP
Billy-Denis Poulin
Self
Alexandre L'Heureux
Lecture des lettres de Billy (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lawrence Côté-Collins's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Billy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
