David et Madame Hansen (2012) Directed by Alexandre Astier
Comedy / Drama
Film Synopsis
David enjoys his work as an occupational therapist in an exclusive Swiss
clinic. He derives immense satisfaction in helping people suffering
from severe psychological problems regain their autonomy and start to live
normal lives. One morning, David is asked to step in for a colleague
and accompany a patient of his, Madame Hansen-Bergmann, into town to do some
shopping. The curious woman not only has to cope with acute depression,
she also suffers from partial amnesia. David realises that she needs
special attention to help her get through the day. As he gets to
know Madame Hansen-Bergmann, he becomes increasingly interested in her and
her extreme moods of melancholia. He wonders what is the cause of his
patient's persistent depression...