Girl, Interrupted

1999 • 127 minutes

À propos de ce film

Set in the changing world of the late 1960's, GIRL INTERRUPTED is the searing story of Susanna Kaysen (Ryder), a young woman who finds herself at a renowned mental institution for troubled women. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name and directed by celebrated director James Mangold, GIRL INTERRUPTED features tour de force performance by todays most critically acclaimed young actors. Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Kaysen soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been comitted, and she ultimatley has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside. © 1999 Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Co. Movie KG. All Rights Reserved.

Notes et avis

As someone with BPD, I can't say that I relate to everything the characters of Susanna and Lisa go through. However, so much of their running from their feelings hits home. I also understand that this was set in the 60's, so mental illness was placed on the sufferer, not those who caused it, or, at the very least, contributed to it. This is what I hated about the movie; they are not the cause of their disease.

I live with BPD and this movie speaks volumes about the illness without villanizing Susanna.this movie and her memoir was truly ahead of its time and will open people's eyes.

Great movie, but NOT an accurate representation of BPD for all cases. Don't watch and assume that this movie will accurately teach you about BPD. Everyone is different, so are their symptoms.