Sur L’adamant – English subs
Latest film of French director Nicolas Philibert (Être et avoir)
The Adamant is a unique residence. This floating building on the Seine in the heart of Paris accommodates adults suffering from a psychiatric disorder. The treating team strives as best as possible to resist the decline and dehumanization of psychiatry.
Director Philibert takes the viewer on board and introduces them to the patients and caregivers who continually confront their daily reality. A warm portrait is painted of both the regular visitors of the boat and the staff, who engage in various activities together on the Adamant, such as cooking, drawing, and discussing football. Through Philibert’s observational style, the viewer gets to know both the patients and the dedicated staff better over time.