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Año de Lanzamiento: 2017
Nación: Belgium, Germany, United States of America
Título Alternativo: Eleanor & Colette, Eleanor and Colett, 55 шагов
Director: Bille August
Guionista: Mark Bruce Rosin
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Compañías: Aloe Entertainment, BNP Paribas Fortis, ChickFlick Productions, Elsani Film, MMC Movies, Mass Hysteria Entertainment, Potemkino Port
Género: Biography, Drama
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Palabras Clave: based on true story, biography, lawyer, legal battle, mental patient, unlikely friendship
55 Steps tells the inspiring true story of Eleanor Riese (played by Hilary Swank), a patient in a psychiatric unit who brings a class action suit against her hospital for lack of patients' rights regarding medication. Colette Hughes (played by Helena Bonham Carter), a reluctant lawyer, is assigned to Eleanor's case despite initially wanting no part in it. Throughout the legal battle, Eleanor struggles with her mental illness while advocating for competent mental patients to have a say in their treatment. Meanwhile, Colette, who is initially skeptical of Eleanor's demands and focused solely on her career, finds herself forming an unlikely friendship with Eleanor, which eventually leads her to reassess her priorities.
'55 Steps' is a 2017 biographical drama film directed by Bille August. It is based on the true story of Eleanor Riese's legal battle for patients' rights in psychiatric hospitals. The movie explores themes of mental illness, patient advocacy, and unlikely friendships. It is notable for its portrayal of the real-life struggle of Eleanor Riese and her lawyer Colette Hughes, highlighting the importance of patient rights within the healthcare system.
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