JEROME, JEROME

Original Title: Jeroen, Jeroen 

“No, Jerome, put that down.” “Leave that table where it is.” “Pick that up, please.” “Be careful.” While they’re waiting for the bus that will take autistic teenager Jerome to the care center, his mother keeps repeating the words as if they are a mantra: don’t, Jerome. Don’t, don’t, don’t. The scene is shot in one long take so the viewer experiences just how long a few minutes can last. Over the course of two days, this film follows Jerome at home and at the center, showing his interaction with his caregivers. What will the future hold for this disturbed youngster who needs fulltime care?

Directed by: Petra Czisch-Lataster & Peter Lataster
Produced by: IDTV Docs
Category: Documentary
Year: 2011