Louis Theroux: Talking to Anorexia
An observational film about anorexia, seeking to understand what lies behind this mysterious illness. Louis Theroux meets 4 women across London and finds himself drawn into a complex relationship between the disorder and the person it inhabits, uncovering the many complexities surrounding this enigmatic mental illness.
1 x 60 – BBC2
“Utterly absorbing”
— The Observer
“Theroux’s most distressing film yet features women features women ravaged by anorexia - the power it wields over them is devastating.”
— The Times
“A thoughtful film”
— The Independent
“Theroux’s empathy and lack of judgement leads to a deeper understanding of anorexia, even if signs of hope for its subjects are scant.”
— The Times
