Patients
Originally released in 2017. Patients is a drama/comedy film. directed by Grand Corps Malade.
Starring Pablo Pauly, Soufiane Guerrab, and Moussa Mansaly
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (620 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Mandarin Production
- Kallouche Cinéma
- Fimalac Entertainment
- OCS
- Ciné+
- La Région Île-de-France
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patients about?
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, traum...
Who directed Patients?
Patients was directed by Grand Corps Malade.
How long is Patients?
Patients has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Patients released?
Patients was released on March 1, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Patients?
The main cast of Patients includes Pablo Pauly, Soufiane Guerrab, Moussa Mansaly, Nailia Harzoune, Franck Falise.
Is Patients worth watching?
Patients has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 620 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.