15 minutes that'll wreck your whole day—in the best way.
Anorexia is taking up more and more space in Jean’s life or as he would call it: the incredible feeling of absolute self-control. His parents don’t understand him and put him under increasing pressure. But when the brazen Lili enters his life and turns it upside down, he slowly starts to open up. She takes him on an adventure and encourages him to confront his problem.
Acting
Frühwirth's body language does what dialogue cannot.
Direction
Hoffmann frames hunger like a horror film.
Cinematography
Tight close-ups that refuse to let you breathe.
Director
Jerry Hoffmann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Simon Frühwirth lost significant weight for the role, requiring medical supervision throughout the 5-day shoot.
The 90% title refers to the eating disorder voice—that 90% of your brain becomes occupied with food and control. The film was developed through workshops with actual recovery patients.
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