SYNOPSIS

Lovesick follows Elias, a 19-year-old living with schizophrenia, who resides in a psychiatric facility. He experiences auditory hallucinations and has stopped taking his medication, believing his growing love for a nurse, Solveig, is enough to sustain him. Set against the backdrop of New Year's Eve, the film explores Elias's internal struggles and the delicate relationships he forms with those around him. While keeping his diagnosis and whereabouts secret from his friends in the real world, Elias becomes increasingly detached from reality as he navigates interactions with the other patients and his deep feelings for Solveig, who is about to leave her job at the facility. The weight of her impending departure pushes Elias further into confusion. His emotional state comes to a head during the New Year's dinner, where jealousy and uncertainty surface. As the night progresses, Elias's longing for Solveig leads to a moment of rejection, leaving him more isolated. In a quiet, reflective sequence, Elias and fellow patient Frederikke escape to the beach, where they find solace in the cold morning air. Elias immerses himself in the sea, symbolizing his search for clarity and a way forward. Lovesick subtly portrays the complexities of mental illness, love, and the fragile balance between hope and despair. Through Elias's experiences, the film offers a glimpse into the emotional landscape of someone living with schizophrenia, as well as the impact of human connection in a world that often feels distant.

GÉNÉRIQUE

• Director

  Alexander Saul

• Production

  Rebecca Pruzan

• Referent

  Kim Magnusson

• Sales

  Kim Magnusson

• Sound Mixing

  Henrik Garnov

• Camera

  Jonatan Mose

• Sound designer

  Mads Hølmer

• Editing

  Mira Thu

• Cast / With

  Ellaha Lack

  Sandra Turéll Henningsen

  Clint Ruben

• Script

  Alexander Saul

• Film score composer

  Aria Leth Schütze