The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 (2005)

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Hugh Williams is a father trapped in an endless nightmare of repetition and ritual as family life continues around him. This observational documentary film portrays mind-crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and shows its devastating effect on families and family life. For Hugh every day is a battle against every object in his house because every single piece has a particular place where it must be placed, oriented precisely according to Hugh's OCD condition. From the bacon in the fridge to the socks in his chest of drawers, the ornaments on the mantelshelf, even the sound a door's magnetic latch makes and the position of the dog's water bowl are the cause of consternation to Hugh who must have everything exactly right.

Director: Simon Everson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
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Editing: Marc Davies
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 about?
Hugh Williams is a father trapped in an endless nightmare of repetition and ritual as family life continues around him. This observational documentary film portrays mind-crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and shows its devastating effect on families and family life. For Hugh every day is a battle against every object in his house because every single piece has a particular place where it must be placed, oriented precisely according to Hugh's OCD condition. From the bacon in the fridge to the socks in his chest of drawers, the ornaments on the mantelshelf, even the sound a door's magnetic latch makes and the position of the dog's water bowl are the cause of consternation to Hugh who must have everything exactly right.
Who directed The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12?
The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 was directed by Simon Everson.
Who stars in The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12?
The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 stars Jim Carter, Hugh Turner, David Veale.
How long is The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12?
The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12?
The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 is a Documentary film.
Where was The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 produced?
The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12 was produced in United Kingdom.