Life Overtakes Me
Originally released in 2019. Life Overtakes Me is a documentary film. directed by Kristine Samuelson. At just 39 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry Ascher, Nadja Hatem, and Mikael Billing
Synopsis
Hundreds of refugee children in Sweden, who have fled with their families from extreme trauma, have become afflicted with 'uppgivenhetssyndrom,' or Resignation Syndrome. Facing deportation, they withdraw from the world into a coma-like state, as if frozen, for months, or even years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 2019
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 39m
39 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (88 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Sweden
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Directors
Top Cast
Henry Ascher
as Himself - Pediatrician and Professor, University of Gothenburg (as Henry Ascher MD)
Nadja Hatem
as Herself - Immigration Attorney
Mikael Billing
as Himself - Psychologist and Psychotherapist, BUP Asylum Psychiatric Unit
Karl Sallin
as Himself - Centre for Research Ethics and Bioethics, Uppsala University (as Karl Sallin MD)
Elizabeth Hultcrantz
as Herself - Professor Emerita, Linköping University (as Elizabeth Hultcrantz MD PhD)
Gellert Tamas
as Himself - Author and Journalist
Anne-Liis von Knorring
as Herself - Child Psychologist, Professor Emerita, Uppsala University (as Anne-Liis von Knorring MD)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Camera Stylo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Overtakes Me about?
Hundreds of refugee children in Sweden, who have fled with their families from extreme trauma, have become afflicted with 'uppgivenhetssyndrom,' or Resignation Syndrome. Facing deportation, they wi...
Who directed Life Overtakes Me?
Life Overtakes Me was directed by Kristine Samuelson.
How long is Life Overtakes Me?
Life Overtakes Me has a runtime of 0 hours and 39 minutes (39 minutes total).
When was Life Overtakes Me released?
Life Overtakes Me was released on January 26, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life Overtakes Me?
The main cast of Life Overtakes Me includes Henry Ascher, Nadja Hatem, Mikael Billing, Karl Sallin, Elizabeth Hultcrantz.