A magical-realist exploration of life with chronic illness through footage and paintings.

The Body is a House of Familiar Rooms POV

Premiered July 24, 2023
The Body is a House of Familiar Rooms

A magical-realist window into life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Combining paintings and live-action footage to reveal the emotional depth of Samuel Geiger's physical world–with his partner, painter Lauryn Welch– while exploring disability, love, and the forms they take within the bodies and spaces we are given.

About the Program

POV

Since 1988, POV has been the home for the world’s boldest contemporary filmmakers, celebrating intriguing personal stories that spark conversation and inspire action.

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