Patients
By Grand Corps Malade
2017
Drama / Comedy
1h50
Synopsis
After a serious sport accident in a swimming pool, Ben, now an incomplete quadriplegic, arrives in a rehabilitation center. He meets with other handicapped persons (tetraplegics, paraplegics, traumatized crania), all victims of accidents, as well as a handicapped since his early childhood. They go through impotence, despair and resignation, with their daily struggle to learn how to move a finger or to hold a fork. Some of them slowly find a little mobility while others receive the verdict of the handicap for life. Despite everything, hope and friendship help them endure their difficulties.
Community Reviews
Viewers generally find 'Step by Step' emotionally engaging and inspiring, highlighting its honest portrayal of disability and rehabilitation. The film, based on Grand Corps Malade's life, effectively mixes humor with the harsh realities of physical impairment, resonating well with audiences. While most appreciate the sincerity and the lack of melodrama, some feel the film could have been more impactful and mention that the dialogue can be hard to hear at times.
👍 Authentic and emotionally resonant
👎 Some audio and pacing issues
