Michel, acteur verliest de woorden (2018)

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In 2014 actor Michel van Dousselaere (Gent, 1948) was diagnosed with a rare form of progressive aphasia, a brain disorder that affects the language center. The film shows how he deals with this loss of language and of the profession he practiced for more than 30 years. Against all odds Michel takes on one last role. His wife Irma Wijsman helps him to find new ways of expression and to stay focused. In their search, friends and colleagues draw close and talk about the unimaginable situation of no longer being able to grasp the words that elusively disappear. Showing the events in the first years after the diagnosis, the film makes clear how language defines our identity and what it means to redefine oneself. But foremost the film shows two powerful people who take control over a dramatic turn in their life. Acknowledging the sorrow with humor and undying love.

Director: Patrick Minks, Irma Wijsman
Runtime: 84 min
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Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

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What is Michel, acteur verliest de woorden about?
In 2014 actor Michel van Dousselaere (Gent, 1948) was diagnosed with a rare form of progressive aphasia, a brain disorder that affects the language center. The film shows how he deals with this loss of language and of the profession he practiced for more than 30 years. Against all odds Michel takes on one last role. His wife Irma Wijsman helps him to find new ways of expression and to stay focused. In their search, friends and colleagues draw close and talk about the unimaginable situation of no longer being able to grasp the words that elusively disappear. Showing the events in the first years after the diagnosis, the film makes clear how language defines our identity and what it means to redefine oneself. But foremost the film shows two powerful people who take control over a dramatic turn in their life. Acknowledging the sorrow with humor and undying love.
Who directed Michel, acteur verliest de woorden?
Michel, acteur verliest de woorden was directed by Patrick Minks, Irma Wijsman.
Who stars in Michel, acteur verliest de woorden?
Michel, acteur verliest de woorden stars Michel van Dousselaere.
How long is Michel, acteur verliest de woorden?
Michel, acteur verliest de woorden has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).