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The Flames of Me

fr 10m
Animation
How do you rebuild your sense of self after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Daniel Léger experienced his first manic episode in his early thirties. With courage and vulnerability, he recounts how his diagnosis shook his identity to the core. Through striking images created with fire and soot by visual artist Steven Spazuk, the film depicts Léger’s personality in rich nuances of shadow and light. The transformations paint a sensitive portrait of a man who, despite his mental health struggles, has been able to rise from the ashes.

Director

Daniel Léger

Writer

Daniel Léger

Animation

Steven Spazuk

Music

Daniel Lanois

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB