Billy
7.4
“Dedicated to victims”
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.
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Lawrence Côté-Collins Director · Luc Sicard Composer Martin Roy Composer
First release April 17, 2024 · Produced in Canada · Production LC2 Productions
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9174-5018 Québec inc.
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LC2 Productions
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Canada
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Original language
French
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French
Release dates
Switzerland · April 17, 2024
Premiere · Visions du Réel International Documentary Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
Russia
September 5, 2025 · Premiere · DOKer Moscow International Documentary Film Festival
Taiwan
October 20, 2025 · Premiere · Women Make Waves International Film Festival
Ukraine
October 28, 2024 · Premiere · Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival
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