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19 set 2006 · With Stephen Fry, Andy Behrman, Jo Brand, Jo Crocker. Stephen Fry presents this documentary exploring the disease of manic depression; a little understood but potentially devastating condition affecting an estimated two percent of the population.
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31 dic 2014 · Public Domain. Topics. bipolar, cyclothymia, manic, depression, hypomania. Comedian, actor, author and film-maker Stephen Fry meets celebrities and members of the public who talk frankly about the impact the condition has on their lives.
Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive is a 2006 two-part television documentary directed by Ross Wilson and featuring British actor and comedian Stephen Fry. [1] It explores the effects of living with bipolar disorder on other celebrities and members of the public.
2008, Psychology - 106 min 239 Comments. 8.13. Ratings: 8.13 / 10 from 347 users . Stephen Fry presents this documentary exploring the disease of manic depression; a little understood but potentially devastating condition affecting an estimated two percent of the population.
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- Part One: Fry’s Own Experience
- The Celebrities
- The Regular People
- Conclusion
In fact, a lot of the autobiographical component of the documentary focuses on Fry’s own questioning of whether or not he should go on medication or seek treatment. Unlike other autobiographies of bipolar people, where people have settled views on how it should be treated, Fry’s autobiographical section really focuses on his own exploration of what...
As a result, she lives a life that is actually quite interesting. If I was a multi-millionaire, I might be tempted to decorate my house the way that she does, and it really reflects how I often see the world from the inside. In addition, we really see in her some of the funthat can come along with being bipolar. Dreyfuss, though, really struck me t...
It includes a formal admiral in the navy who has severe hallucinations and had attempted suicide in the past. However, his experiences of conversing with angels while manic makes him never want to give up his condition. His situation is very striking, as it made me think carefully about the relationship between bipolar disorder and mysticism. It al...
While I’ve given some criticisms of the documentary, especially of Fry itself, The Secret Life of the Manic Depressiveis an excellent introduction to the condition. Fry brings together perhaps the most diverse array of people living with bipolar disorder that I’ve ever seen in a documentary. It’s also a genuine exploration for Fry himself, as he tr...
29 mar 2022 · Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive. Many celebrities and ordinary people contend with having bipolar disorder.
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Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive (2006) | MUBI. 7.6. /10. 19 Ratings. Awards & Festivals. BAFTA Awards. 2007 | Nominee: Best Factual Series (Television) Cast & Crew. Ross Wilson Director. Stephen Fry Self. Jo Brand Self. Andy Behrman Self. Jo Crocker Self. Critics reviews.
