Eine Krankheit wie ein Gedicht
- Documentary
Jelena Ilić's father suffers from drug-induced psychosis and has been in forensic psychiatry for five years. Now the day of his release is approaching. How can the director be sure that her father will not relapse and become violent again? How can a reconciliation be achieved? And how can society successfully reintegrate a mentally ill offender?
Eine Krankheit wie ein Gedicht is a documentary directed by Jelena Ilić that explores her father's struggle with drug-induced psychosis and his upcoming release from forensic psychiatry after five years. The film examines the complex questions of recovery, family reconciliation, and social reintegration of mentally ill offenders. It releases on October 8, 2026.
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What is Eine Krankheit wie ein Gedicht about?
The documentary follows director Jelena Ilić as her father prepares for release from forensic psychiatry following five years of treatment for drug-induced psychosis. It explores themes of recovery, the risk of relapse, family reconciliation, and how society can successfully reintegrate mentally ill offenders.
When does Eine Krankheit wie ein Gedicht release?
The film is confirmed to release on October 8, 2026.
Who directed Eine Krankheit wie ein Gedicht?
The documentary was directed by Jelena Ilić, who is also the subject of the film as she navigates her father's mental health journey and upcoming release.
Is this a personal or clinical documentary?
It is a personal documentary that combines Ilić's intimate family story with broader questions about mental illness treatment, criminal justice, and social reintegration.
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