HEIL DICH DOCH SELBST

Suffering from Epilepsy, director Yasmin C. Rams sets out to find an alternative cure for her debilitating disease. She does this against the wishes of her strong-headed father, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and believes all alternative medicine is quackery.

On her path, Yasmin portrays people from all around the world. She travels from Germany to the USA, to England and Colombia, meeting a diverse range of people who tell her about their experiences with their chronic illnesses and the use of natural medicine. However, as time goes by, Yasmin must learn that this route is not as easy as just taking a pill – but is it worth it?

Yasmin C. Rams © TIFF Photostudio photos © Perennial Lens GmbH