Cinemania – On the adamant

As the new chapter of his trilogy on mental health focuses on the intimate dynamics between patients and caregivers, Nicolas Philibert captures the space and openness within this Adamant, named after a care facility floating on the Seine. While the warmth and humanity that radiate from this documentary will not be surprising, viewers may be more taken aback by the personalities of the caregivers and the patients’ approach to illness. This narrative diverges from typical medical documentary conventions, revealing a reality free of cynicism that is often undervalued in the public sphere.