Tellervo Kalleinen & Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen, 2011
Commissioned by Art and Madness -festival, Haarlem, The Neatherlands
Curated by Nina Folkersma

People in White explores the relationship between doctor and patient in mental health care – strictly from a patient’s point of view. In the film, 9 former clients of mental health institutions return to their memories through storytelling and re-enactments.

The script is constructed from direct quotes from extensive interviews conducted with the participants. The participants could decide whether to act in the film or if an actor represents them.

The project was commissioned by the Madness and Arts -festival.