Pavillon du Laurier

2022 | 77 minutes | 9.0 ★ (1)

Pavillon du Laurier
  • Overview

    The psychiatric hospital was and is a disturbing place. Michel Défago, a former nurse, reports on a time when mentally ill people were still shackled or isolated. Today, nurses make every effort to free patients from their suffering and isolation.

  • Release Date

    13 May 2022

  • DirectingChristian Berrut
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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