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A Place To Heal

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Lucia, 17, is brought by the police to the adolescent psychiatric ward in a public hospital, a place she knows all too well. Back inside, she reunites with her friend Eloïse, who is hospitalized long-term, and meets a new group of teenagers, each wrestling with their own struggles. Led by Etienne, the team of doctors treats, listens, and meets with families as they confront the raw realities of their patients’ lives, all while managing an overstretched department. Fragile bonds form between patients and caregivers, creating a delicate balance that offers glimpses of hope, recovery, and even laughter. But one day, the arrival of a mysterious new patient named Enzo threatens to turn everything upside down.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian 2d
4/5
Kahn’s film is powerful and committed, although sometimes the acting comes close to shouty improv youth theatre. The tone is of course one of compassion, combined with coolly detailed forensic scrutiny. Go to Full Review Miriam Balanescu IndieWire 2d
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There are a couple of rare moments where the film crosses the line into territory too uncomfortable, perhaps, to add significantly to the story. But that hardly detracts from what is a masterfully handled, deeply moving journey. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter 2d
[Toes] the line between fact and fiction, group therapy and an Actors Studio exercise, in a way that doesn’t always sit well. That said, A Place to Heal reveals the director’s knack for working with promising young talent Go to Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews 2d
4/5
This level of visceral immersion is exactly what the film needs to get under the viewer’s skin. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 2d
2/5
Despite the usual level of thespian professionalism on display, both from notable French character actors and teenage newcomers, Kahn’s well-intentioned desire to impart empathy and compassion for his subjects more often feels rote and artificial. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Cédric Kahn

Director

Zoé Monpart

Eloïse

Malou Khebizi

Lucia

Kenji Peyran

Enzo

Sophie Guillemin

Carole

María Cavalier-Bazan

Linda
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Movie Info

Synopsis Lucia, 17, is brought by the police to the adolescent psychiatric ward in a public hospital, a place she knows all too well. Back inside, she reunites with her friend Eloïse, who is hospitalized long-term, and meets a new group of teenagers, each wrestling with their own struggles. Led by Etienne, the team of doctors treats, listens, and meets with families as they confront the raw realities of their patients’ lives, all while managing an overstretched department. Fragile bonds form between patients and caregivers, creating a delicate balance that offers glimpses of hope, recovery, and even laughter. But one day, the arrival of a mysterious new patient named Enzo threatens to turn everything upside down.
Director
Cédric Kahn
Producer
Alexandra Henochsberg
Screenwriter
Cédric Kahn, Kahina Le Querrec
Production Co
France 2 Cinéma
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 44m
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