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On the Edge

2023 1h 33m Documentary List
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Jamal Abdel Kader is the only psychiatrist in a 400-bed state hospital on the outskirts of Paris. Dedicated to his patients, he does his utmost to soothe their pain, to listen to their words, to protect them from their own demons. However, the public health service is doing badly. There isn’t enough time, the caregivers are under severe strain as the institution is understaffed and underfunded. Yet Jamal and his colleagues keep striving to fulfill their mission: to heal bodies and souls.

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Jessica Kiang Variety What’s remarkable about all these cases and more, is the intense, individual attention Jamal provides, treating each patient with dignity and compassion. Mar 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Jamal Abdel Kader is the only psychiatrist in a 400-bed state hospital on the outskirts of Paris. Dedicated to his patients, he does his utmost to soothe their pain, to listen to their words, to protect them from their own demons. However, the public health service is doing badly. There isn’t enough time, the caregivers are under severe strain as the institution is understaffed and underfunded. Yet Jamal and his colleagues keep striving to fulfill their mission: to heal bodies and souls.
Director
Nicolas Peduzzi
Producer
Carine Ruszniewski
Screenwriter
Nicolas Peduzzi, Nicolas Peduzzi
Production Co
Gogogo Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 33m
Aspect Ratio
16/9 (1.77:1)