Billy
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Synopsis
Billy is a film buff who films himself non-stop. During a film shoot, he meets Lawrence Côté-Collins and the two become friends. One night, he assaults her. Years later, in prison for the deaths of two people, Billy is diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the help of the filmmaker, his only remaining relationship apart from his family, his personal archives become an invaluable resource for understanding his illness. A formal deconstruction of schizophrenia through a remarkably open-minded gaze.
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Trailer | Billy | Lawrence Côté-Collins
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Côté-Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Côté-Collins
- Original Score
- Martin Roy, Luc Sicard
- Original Title
- Billy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- 9174-5018 Québec inc., LC2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Martin Roy, Luc Sicard
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Josiane Lapointe, Alexandre Leblanc, Lawrence Côté-Collins
Lawrence Côté-Collins, Vuk Stojanovic
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Director
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Producer
Vuk Stojanovic
Producer
Josiane Lapointe
Editor
Alexandre Leblanc
Editor
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Editor
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Writer
Martin Roy
Original Music Composer
Luc Sicard
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Côté-Collins
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy
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What is Billy about?
Billy is a film buff who films himself non-stop. During a film shoot, he meets Lawrence Côté-Collins and the two become friends. One night, he assaults her. Years later, in prison for the deaths of two people, Billy is diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the help of the filmmaker, his only remaining relationship apart from his family, his personal archives become an invaluable resource for understanding his illness. A formal deconstruction of schizophrenia through a remarkably open-minded gaze.
Who directed Billy?
Billy was directed by Lawrence Côté-Collins.
Who stars in Billy?
The principal cast of Billy includes Lawrence Côté-Collins, Billy-Denis Poulin, Alexandre L'Heureux.
When was Billy released and how long is it?
Billy was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Billy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy was composed by Martin Roy, Luc Sicard.