Eine Familie kämpft – Leben mit einer unheimlichen Krankheit

Switzerland, May 2014
FILM, Documentary, 51 min.

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directed by
Michael Werder
Written by
Michael Werder
Status
In distribution

Christoph and Hanny Poincilit have three adult children: Mathias, Alix and Zita. All three suffer from the rare genetic mutation, resulting in Niemann-Pick disease, type C. This disease often begins with concentration disturbances, followed by difficulty in coordinating movements, hearing loss, speech disorders, mental confusion – until those affected become severely disabled and invalid. Life expectancy is a maximum of 40 years. How does one deal with such a diagnosis? The film portrays this family’s everyday life shaped by a fighting spirit, hope and familial solidarity, despite their highs and lows.

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World Premiere
May 2014
Original Version
Swiss-German, German,  colour, Digital HD, 51 min.
ISAN
0000-0003-C3D8-0000-Y-0000-0000-9
Production
Mira Film, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
Producer
Peter Zwierko
directed by
Michael Werder
Written by
Michael Werder
Cinemato­graphy
Quinn Evan Reimann
Editing
Rolf Lang
Sound Editing
Silvan Gretener
Re-Recording Mix
Silvan Gretener
Music
Silvan Gretener
Location Sound Mix
Stefan Glattfelder, Ivan Steiner, Jean-Pierre Gerth

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