Bibian Mentel - LEEF
Originally released in 2020. Bibian Mentel - LEEF is a documentary film. directed by Jesse Bleekemolen. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bibian Mentel and Edwin Spee
Synopsis
48-year-old former snowboarder Bibian Mentel has been living with cancer for 21 years, received the bad news no less than fourteen times that the cancer was back. The result: one leg amputation, five lung operations, three neck operations, four back operations and 74 radiation treatments. In March 2019 she ended up in a wheelchair due to one of the back operations. Despite all the operations and radiation treatments, there are still numerous metastases in her body. Although the situation seems worrying and hopeless, Bibian and her family refuse to let that rotten disease determine everything. Documentary maker Jesse Bleekemolen (22 years old) followed Bibian for a year with a very intimate portrait as a result of fighting spirit and her dance with death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bibian Mentel - LEEF about?
48-year-old former snowboarder Bibian Mentel has been living with cancer for 21 years, received the bad news no less than fourteen times that the cancer was back. The result: one leg amputation, fi...
Who directed Bibian Mentel - LEEF?
Bibian Mentel - LEEF was directed by Jesse Bleekemolen.
How long is Bibian Mentel - LEEF?
Bibian Mentel - LEEF has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Bibian Mentel - LEEF released?
Bibian Mentel - LEEF was released on October 21, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bibian Mentel - LEEF?
The main cast of Bibian Mentel - LEEF includes Bibian Mentel, Edwin Spee.