Patients (2017)
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- Pablo Pauly spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
- Mehdi Idir, Grand Corps Malade cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
- Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Patients is a 2017 drama, comedy film directed by Mehdi Idir, Grand Corps Malade. After a serious sport accident in a swimming pool, Ben, now an incomplete quadriplegic, arrives in a rehabilitation center. He meets with other handicapped persons (tetraplegics, paraplegics, traumatized crania), all victims of accidents, as well as a handicapped since his early childhood.
They go through impotence, despair and resignation, with their daily struggle to learn how to move a finger or to hold a fork. Some of them slowly find a little mobility while others receive the verdict of the handicap for life. Despite everything, hope and friendship help them endure their difficulties.
The film has been rated by 622 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Patients delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.
Patients (2017) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.
