Billy
Billy is schizophrenic, and his worst crises have left two people dead. The film is a deep dive into his archives, showing the early stages of the disease and how he is now on the path to redemption.
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.
- Year: 2024
- Country: Canada
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: 9174-5018 Québec inc., LC2 Productions
- Keyword: schizophrenia, mental illness
- Director: Lawrence Côté-Collins
- Cast: Lawrence Côté-Collins, Billy-Denis Poulin