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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorLawrence Côté-Collins
WritersLawrence Côté-Collins
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsBilly
About Billy
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.
Directed by Lawrence Côté-Collins, Billy leans on a strong ensemble — Lawrence Côté-Collins, Billy-Denis Poulin, Alexandre L'Heureux — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.
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