Si vous avez été captivé par 'Une vie volée' (1999), ce film poignant sur la santé mentale et les relations complexes en institution, vous adorerez ces 10 autres œuvres similaires. Cet article explore des films et séries qui partagent des thèmes de lutte intérieure, de résilience et d'amitiés inattendues, parfaits pour les fans du drame psychologique de Susanna Kaysen.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Description: Explores the dynamics within a psychiatric institution, focusing on the relationships between patients and authority figures, with a strong emphasis on rebellion and personal freedom.
Fait: It is one of only three films to win all five major Academy Awards (Best Picture, Actor, Actress, Director, and Screenplay). The film was shot in an actual Oregon State Hospital ward that was still in use at the time.
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A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Description: A biographical drama that portrays the life of a brilliant mathematician struggling with schizophrenia, highlighting the fine line between genius and madness.
Fait: The real John Nash served as an advisor on the film. The Princeton library scenes were filmed at the actual locations where Nash studied.
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The Hours (2002)
Description: Interweaves the lives of three women across different time periods, all grappling with depression, identity, and the constraints of societal expectations.
Fait: The film is based on Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Nicole Kidman wore a prosthetic nose for her role as Virginia Woolf.
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Thirteen (2003)
Description: A raw and intense portrayal of teenage rebellion, mental health struggles, and the search for identity, set against a backdrop of familial and societal pressures.
Fait: Co-written by a 13-year-old Nikki Reed, who also starred in the film. The script was completed in just six days.
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It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
Description: Set in a psychiatric ward, it combines humor and poignancy to explore the lives of patients dealing with various mental health issues.
Fait: The film was shot in just 28 days. The book's author, Ned Vizzini, spent time in a psychiatric hospital as a teenager, which inspired the story.
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The Soloist (2009)
Description: A touching story about friendship and redemption, focusing on a homeless musician with schizophrenia and the journalist who befriends him.
Fait: Based on a true story and the book by Steve Lopez. The film's score features performances by the real Nathaniel Ayers, the musician portrayed in the movie.
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Black Swan (2010)
Description: Delves into the psychological unraveling of a young woman under extreme pressure, blending reality with hallucination in a visually striking manner.
Fait: Natalie Portman trained in ballet for a year to prepare for her role. The film's budget was relatively low at $13 million but it grossed over $329 million worldwide.
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Description: A heartfelt story about mental health, recovery, and unconventional relationships, with a mix of humor and drama.
Fait: The film was based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quick. It was the first film in 31 years to receive Academy Award nominations in all four acting categories.
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Shutter Island (2010)
Description: A psychological thriller that blurs the lines between reality and delusion, set in a psychiatric facility with a dark and mysterious atmosphere.
Fait: The film's twist ending was kept secret during production, with even some crew members unaware of it. The lighthouse scenes were filmed in a decommissioned mental hospital in Massachusetts.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Description: A coming-of-age story that tackles themes of trauma, mental health, and the struggles of adolescence with sensitivity and depth.
Fait: The author of the novel, Stephen Chbosky, also wrote the screenplay and directed the film. The iconic tunnel scene was filmed in one take.
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