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- Опубліковано 20 бер 2022
- A teenager with Tourette's syndrome shares his story.
TICTOC is used with permission from Mark Waters. Learn more at markwatersfilm.com.
Felix is 16 years old. He is struggling with the usual uncertainties of adolescence, but there's more he has to deal with: he has had Tourette's syndrome from a young age.
It's hard for Felix to deal with the taunts from people who don't understand he has a condition that's unpredictable and consuming. But it's even harder for him when they have preconceived notions about it, believe he can just stop or is ticing to get attention. But Felix wants people to know what it feels like to suffer from this condition, so he's speaking out.
Directed, shot and edited by filmmaker Mark Waters, this powerful short documentary immerses viewers with poetic, compelling intimacy into a much-discussed yet often misunderstood condition. The film creates a hypnotic portrait of a young teenage boy, using his words and perspective to offer a window into a state that's as much a world as it is a condition.
Tourette's is a neurodevelopmental syndrome characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics preceded often by unwanted urges that the afflicted person often can't control. Yet it's often flattened to someone swearing uncontrollably in popular media. That misunderstanding adds to the pain, isolation and torment that Felix experiences when he suffers from tics.
Felix's state of mind is transmitted in his own words as he talks about his life, and he's eager for people to truly understand what it means to grapple with this difficult condition. His voiceover, coupled with conversations with friends, detail his struggle with Tourette's uncontrollable force, as well as the shame he feels when outsiders taunt or insult him in the belief that he can choose to stop his tics. It's hard enough to when the urge to tic flares up, but it's even more difficult when he's told to shut up and simply can't.
As articulate, sensitive and open as Felix is, much of the film's singular emotive power comes from the arresting images. The visuals are stunning, sculpted with moody shadow and light and framed with an eye for poetic detail. When coupled with an equally thoughtful sound design and past footage of Felix's tics, they collectively evoke the strange, weightless isolation of Felix's world. They also provide an intimate point-of-view of what going through Tourette's syndrome looks like -- and it's much less sensationalistic than most people are led to believe.
Longlisted for a short film BAFTA, TICTOC is an unforgettable, riveting and profoundly humane watch. It lingers in viewers' memories well after viewing for several reasons. Felix himself is a sympathetic presence, and his willingness to be vulnerable about something that he struggles with evokes empathy. He's framed within a film that uses the unique power of cinematic craft to create an emotional and psychological experience that feels like its subject's headspace. There's a quietness that can sometimes be lonely or peaceful; there are almost surreal images that capture the fright of being unable to stop the tics from happening. It all culminates in a plea for understanding and compassion, and to be treated in a way that retains humanity and kindness, not mockery and judgment. - Фільми й анімація
He lives down my street, such a lovely guy, he still carries on w his life like any other normal person, very inspirational guy!
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@@felixsanderson7805 I stutter....It's not the same but still....Take care,you are beautiful inside out!A true warrior❤
Ask if the protocols that are tried on clinical depression now (MDMA, mushrooms,LSD,etc.) will help him.
@@felixsanderson7805 Very best to you Felix, I know you'll be OK! My son had TS. He had a very rough period when he was about 14 yo to about 16 yo. He had mostly motor tics, including full body ones. A few audible tics. He tried some medication (Topiramate) but really did not like it, made him really slow and foggy in the head. After a few months he quit the meds, and the tics gradually stopped. He's 25 yo now, and very rarely has some minor motor tics. I think it's common for the tics to gradually subside - I hope and pray that for you. Good for you for speaking out - I also hope that it serves to educate people so they aren't so mean about it. God bless.
@@selliusadmeister8487 I think felix wants brain stimulate he as server touretts nerve fireing in brain there is something he could do about it he's really sad going on like this suffering
I see the sadness and anger in his eyes, what a sensitive soul. Wish I could give him a hug 🥺
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@@felixsanderson7805 I wish you all the luck 🍀 in the world and I’m so glad you have good mates and family for support. You’re so strong lad. First round is on me if I ever get a chance. I’m glad you made this. Shows true strength and integrity
yeha, me too 🫂😚
My wife and my two sons all have Tourette's syndrome. Thank you for this touching video.
You are welcome. I hope you and your family are ok
It's a curse
Much strength to you.
God bless you and your family’s life 💎💍
Bullying of every kind needs to STOP!
Absolutely beautiful film. For me the best part was his discussion with his mate. To have someone that is that close to you where you can share the parts of your life that most don’t see is a gift. And for that person to understand without having to explain is freeing. Felix, I hope you continue to do well and thank you for this tremendous & educational film.
I’m happy you enjoyed it :)
@@felixsanderson7805 it was a gift you've bestowed on many. Bless you!
Felix is so strong and brave. I don't get it, how humans can even treat someone like this; let alone with such a courageous and STRONG person.
Felix has just turned 21, and has become reconciled with his condition. He still suffers quite badly from it, but tries to live a fairly normal social life. He shows empathy towards other people who have nervous or mental problems, rather than being preoccupied with himself.
You tell him..he's a handsome, well built man...and I hope he's had a great day.
Thank you for educating people about this complex and clearly distressing condition, Felix. That alone takes more courage that most people will ever fully understand.🙏🇬🇧☯️🌞🙏
Beautifully shot and edited. A great insight to the world of Tourette's that we rarely see. I hope Felix is doing well and is thriving he seems like a genuinely wonderful person that's very intelligent and talented.
Shot by the best in the world 😌 Thankyou for your kindness and am I doing well now ❤️
Thank you very much the kind comment.
@@felixsanderson7805 I wish you all the luck in the world. And thank you for doing this.
Felix, I don't know if you'll ever see this comment but your story really resonated with me. I have cerebral palsy and while our conditions might be very different, our experiences in our young lives have been quite similar. I share a lot of that pain I see in your eyes. You're stronger than anyone I know including myself.
Love and kindness from across the pond.
Thankyou my man how you are doing well brother ❤️
@@felixsanderson7805 Ik your pain with Tourette’s Felix There were words when I was little but now that I am 20 years old bouta turn 21 they’re not here anymore they’re gone basically I just don’t think about them
What a beautiful look at a beautiful and brave man. Felix, you're amazing!
I hope Felix has good mates in life and finds good structure to keep him at peace. What a lad, really passionate and Will become strong
He is surrounded by friends and family!
Thank you all for your kind comments, 103 so far. Felix is 19 now, and stays sane by keeping physically fit, with weight-lifting, punch bags, etc. Dare I say it? but his worst episodes have become less frequent. He has some happy times, supported by some really loyal friends including a lovely girlfriend, and wonderful supportive parents. Felix has great empathy with other people with disabilities or neurological disorders of various sorts, and can cast aside his own problems to go out of his way to help them. But when leaving after a rare visit to a pub a few weeks ago he was punched without provocation by a total stranger, who broke his jaw in two places.
I am his paternal granddad, or step-granddad to be precise, but the only one he has ever known in person.
I wish Felix a rich life filled with peace of mind. This documentary is such a powerful statement of what he’s going through. I commend him for showing his utmost vulnerability and amazing strengths!!!!!
@@1monarara Thank you for your encouragement. Felix has taken some long train journeys alone to visit friends in Manchester and Durham, so he is becoming more confident. He still has his bad days and particularly nights, but is getting some enjoyment out of life. He is intelligent but has missed a lot of education. He would love to earn his living.
@@Bournethorpe thank you so much for your reply! I am happy to hear that Felix is enjoying life and having great friends is so important… i am definitely keeping him in my thoughts and wish him continued healing and the opportunity to find fulfilling work where he’s respected. And that he may be able to get good rest at night. Sending love
I'm so sorry some cruel person attacked him. I pray he is doing much better now!!
Excellent in every way. Kudos to Felix for sharing details of his life with grace and vulnerability. Thank you to Mark Waters for making this film.
Thanks for sharing Felix. My girlfriend has Tourette’s and I never really understood it because we don’t discuss it often enough. She just carries on with the same grace and strength that you do. At only 16, you’re already stronger and more intelligent than most people will ever become. I hope you continue to share and educate the rest of us. All the best to you and your loved ones.
You are soo brave sharing your story ...such a lovely boy...shoulders back head high, if people have a problem with you it's their problem. XX
Seems to me that "the uneducated general public" are the problem. They can't be changed overnight despite such efforts as this film. Even health professionals are going to react unexpectedly, until they get to know each individual case of Tourette Syndrome. However, it seems that pets (even other people's pets) may be less reactive than the average human. Which brings me to those environments that may be suitble for employment for this chap.
Few people and lots of animals, open rural spaces, agriculture, horticulture and forestry, river management, fishing, solo sailing/UA-cam Vlogging, etc, etc, etc. Mostly nature and few pesky people, if that's possible to bring in an income for sustenance.
This is very heartfelt film. To Felix: Thanks so much for educating us, this will help so many! I am glad you have that loving pup and good friends by your side. You are a bright young man and I have to tell you the same thing I say to my own kids, please protect that brain with a helmet when riding a bike. I hope for nothing but good to come your way.
Not only is Felix a strong and wonderful person. I admire his friend in this video, as well.
You are a beautiful soul. People can be so cruel. My anxiety makes me feel like I'm not in control of my thoughts/feelings/actions sometimes so, while I can't say I know what you go through with your Tourette's, I really sympathized when you were talking about that kind of stuff. Best wishes in life for you.
What a brave young man - thanks for telling your story Felix
Compelling documentary, intimate look into a handsome but tortured young man
Thank you 🙏
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Best wishes, Felix, from Virginia Beach, USA!
@@felixsanderson7805 How are you doing man ??
God bless this kid. As someone who also has Tourette’s it’s extremely debilitating both mentally and physically. We deserve kindness and respect just like everyone else. We can’t help it and believe me if we could we would. Keep being you bro don’t ever change
My heart goes out to this young man....so strong. Not necessarily by choice but life does this to us and makes us stronger and able to handle the idiots of the world. Wish him peace, safety, happiness, love and support.
Well done Felix - your strength of character shines out as well as your vulnerabilities.
Felix is a good looking kid that’s just a little different. I hope things work out for him.
I have different kids too that are on the spectrum.. I wouldn’t have them any other way.
We should all embrace our differences. I think the world would be a much better place.
Thank you very much Felix for sharing. My 15 year old son has Tourettes and the tics have increased over the years (been diagnosed for approx. 6 years now). Our younger daughter and younger son are showing both vocal and motor tics, so more than likely will be diagnosed with Tourettes at some stage. Your story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. You show a true version of Tourettes, not something mainstream from the media and movies that don't understand. Tourettes has so many different levels and tics - each person is different and experiences Tourettes in different ways - and deals with it in different ways. I wish we could get your video out there more to show everyone.
What a great friend Felix has, and then all of us here are now his friends, too! 💓Thank you for this beautiful documentary and thank you, Felix, for your Light, beauty and courage! 💫
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Gosh this is incredibly moving
People can be so cruel. Thank you for sharing your story Felix. Your a truly awesome person. I hope things are going ok for you and you manage to follow any of your passions. Wishing you all the very best buddy! Hope you see this message so that you know there’s another person here that is rooting for you.
You are amazing Felix. And I hope the whole world hears everything you're saying.
Thanks for sharing your story. It is such a brave thing to do, especially considering how young you are.
I didn't know much about the condition other than the usual stereotypes that you see in movies etc.
Your story will definitely have a positive impact.
Wishing you all the best.
I’m glad the stereotype has been broken for you
I know a guy in my city that has this. His looks even worse. I am always very kind to him and always say hello and ask him how his day is going. I can tell how much he tries to control it when he talks to me. No, it's NOT anything to laugh at....but evil people will always exist and I AGREE strongly that you need to be able to defend yourself.
Thank you so so much for sharing your story Felix, you are so brave and I want you to know that you are not alone! It must be hard to deal with all of this, but it doesn’t make you any less you, any less human. Your story is so important and valid and i know it will inspire so many people. i know things can be so challenging, but please know that God is with you, he goes before you and will always be by your side and never leave you! you are such a sweet friend and great son and student and so loved! all the list goes on, i can tell just by watching this without even knowing you, and i know you are going to go on to do great things in life!! i’m sorry that you have to encounter so many ignorant people, but the amount of self awareness and compassion u have at such a young age to even be able to say that they don’t know or understand is shocking and amazing. i hope that and i know that, things will get much easier and better soon. just hold on and don’t give up hope. God bless and idk u but ily and wish u the best!! also wow big shout out to the cinematographer/director Mark you did amazing and rlly portrayed this short film in a way that felt and looked so raw. the shots, the simplicity and complexity of it all was so nice.
Thankyou so much all these lovely messages are so overwhelming ❤️
Tourette's syndrome is an awful and lonely disease. No one should have to live like that. In this day and age there must be a cure or least to be able to alleviate the suffering. Thank you Felix for having the courage to share your story. God bless!
I'm 43 and have had it since I was 9 years old. I really got emotional watching this, I understand this man more than anyone else. The lady who told him he was faking at KFC really pisses me off. I got thrown off my football team because of it when I was younger, I've got fired from jobs because of it, but I've always been happy and confidence is the KEY, I really mean it friend, self confidence will change your life like you wouldn't believe, you're awesome and you are gonna do great things friend, peace and love
That's disability discrimination, you can get them sued...
Many people I don’t think I have the syndrome but I do I try to hold everything in but at the end of the day it all comes out
What an amazing young man you are Felix!! You are everything and more than those that do not understand you.. you are a star 🌟. Thank you for sharing this with us all and I'm so sorry you go through pain such an amazing young man. Keep shining dude sending love from new zealand 🌟👍😊
Thank you for your kind words 🙏❤️
Thank you for making this video to educate people better about Tourette.
I really hope more people gain awareness about it and give more understanding about their condition.
A friend of mine has Tourette who is also actively into team riding (pedal) competition, local and Oversea.
I wish Felix all the best and keep your fighting spirits and dreams. I cannot understand what you are going through but you are not alone.
From the other side of the globe.
I have Tourettes and a few other things. Tourette's is really nasty! What a great kid!
All the best to you Felix. I understand how it feels to have people who have no idea, laugh in your face and take the p1ss. I have a stutter and like you, look completely normal, but our disabilities are invisible. I've had people take the piss, bully me, abuse and have a go at me, and when I stutter while trying to explain myself they laugh even more. How hilarious it must be for them.
My 13yr old son has now developed Tourette's, and I hope he grows up as strong as you. All we can do is stay strong and show the world we're good people. Much love and respect to you mate. xx
This is way far the best documentary about tourettes: shows this condition from the eyes and mind of the person , and Félix is the one telling his life , feelings, sadness etc.
greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴! Enjoy life Félix ! .
Felix, you are a beautiful human being. Thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable with us. I am praying for you to find relief happiness and solace.
Felix is a beautiful and strong person. I hope he has a wonderful life with all of the blessings in the world. I hope that one day soon they find a cure for Tourette. Stay strong Felix. Best wishes for Felix and his future.
Thank you for your bravery Felix! Keep your head up! You deserve respect, and this video will spread awareness and help culminate that respect for you and so many others.
I have immeasurable amounts of sympathy for people going through this, i know how overwhelming and distressing it can become even when i dont have tourettes, growing up i had really bad OCD to the point where i would beg myself to stop, it was so fraustrating... But somehow i could control it and now it's completely gone. The world really needs to understand these people more and make them feel loved and just be with them through these tough times. You're not alone!
Thank you for sharing your story.
This film is beautifully made.
Beautifully shot, inspiring as a Lincolnshire man myself also a Tourettian (my homemade term haha)
So honest, thanks Felix for your insight which was relatable on many levels.
Thanks of course to all others involved in making this for the world to see.
As someone who has Tourette’s and knows the struggles and pain it causes, I appreciate this and all the people in the comments that are so sweet.
So powerful. Thank you for sharing your story with us Felix.
It's tourettes awareness month May15-June15. So glad this came up in my suggested videos.
@Felix Sanderson thank you so much for this! My 14 year old son is the only person in our area that we know of with tourettes. Thank you for giving him someone to relate to. We are currently turning our town teal and trying to raise awareness while breaking the stereotypes and stigmas.
The best defense is to run and be fast.
Thank you Felix for sharing your story. You are an AMAZING man!
Thank You, Felix. May God be with you and keep you strong. Thank You, Mr.Waters for such a heart-touching reality check for the world, Well Done. Peace.
This was so beautiful ❤❤❤ never heard of this n feel so sorry for your condition but my advice would be to ignore the ppl who insult u as they obviously don't know 👍🏻 make more friends like the one in this film who understand u ❣️n those who know about your condition must be loving u as you are such a nice handsome n sweet boy 😘😘😘Hope you keep yourself positive always n have an AMAZING life always ❣️❣️❣️❣️
Thankyou so much 🙏💘
What a great film and Felix 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻.
I’m from Cleethorpes. If I ever see you about I’d like to shake your hand.
All the very best.
Such a sensitive and beautiful movie. The star was so good and a beautiful guy.
Thank you for doing this video. It was well done and opened my eyes to better understand and appreciate what you go through every day. You are an inspiration and I admire your strength. Thank you for you.
Such an inspirational guy 👏 👏 Much love dude! ❤️
your short films are soooo sick 🔥🔥
So being 18 or 19 now, I'm curious how he has progressed. I was hoping for a follow up to this great message of a film. One would think with all the progression in medicine and science there would be a better treatment than antipsychotics. My heart goes out to this young man and the many people who suffer from this disorder.
Thank you for sharing his story and educating us.
Gentlemen, an excellent production!!! You have certainly created greater awareness in me.
I appreciate a 21 minute segment from your world is in no way sufficient but I made an observation.
When you were speaking Felix, it seemed the ticks subsided or at least reduced in severity (couldn't see your whole body at times).
Do you find this to be the case? Are there any therapeutic interventions available to redirect 'signals' in the brain, to different routes?
There’s not a lot you can do other than not letting it get to you
I know this is crazy what i am saying right now
But this guy is very very unique and i love him . just wanna give him and other people like him an advice , be happy you are strong enough to handle this , God create you in this unique way , it make you being so beautiful or handsome .don't listen other or what they are saying about you guys
Finally i wanna send this message to felix you are a nice , strong , handsome guy never give up on life 💖✨ .
Thank you so much ❤️
Hi Felix, thanks for this informational story on your life. My husband has Tourette’s and people need to understand this condition more. The older he gets the more pronounced his tics become and people staring at him make him super uncomfortable. I am always glad when someone just asks if he is ok or just wants to know why he tics. I assume and can understand that it is different so people stare but someone asking is so much easier for him.
Absolutely loved this short, excellently put together. Felix is so inspirational. Keep going Felix. Fantastic job at raising awareness. Never shut the f*** up bud.
If there is something I can't stand is people who are willingly ignorant. Making fun/ bullying people with health conditions is just so despicable.
Knowledge is power, thanks for this film.
Your whole life is filled with people who show their true colors because they don’t understand you. Just filter out those losers and never look back. They don’t deserve you. You’re beautiful!
I hope someone find a cure
THEIRS NO CURE FOR TOURETTE'S ITS FOR LIFE ITS IN THE BRAIN 🧠
@@mybrokenmindddd there is, we just need to dig deeper
A very good film,It touched me well done!! Greetings from Utrecht Netherlands
You are so strong and amazing Felix :)
Felix is very good human being, i hope he can find the love of his life.
Thank you for sharing your story.
This brings such a light to how serious this condition is ❤
Through the movie you informed so many people about this condition. You can do nothing but only think highly of yourself, of this uniqueness which boosts our confidence. Humans are such they always demean people who are not like the "lot". Their loss who thinks so, isn't it Felix?
Beautiful film! I ❤ this guy ! ☺
Wait… is this the same Mark Waters that did Mean Girls? It’s unlikely… but that’s such a cool coincidence.
Edit: I should probably say how amazing this was to watch, I’m glad that there’s people standing up for what it right. It’s disgusting how some people are treated for something they can’t handle.
Haha no I’m not that Mark Waters, but this has been a pretty common mix up:)
@@markwatersfilm Lmao maybe you'll be the "next" Mark Waters though :)
Thank You Felix!❤👍✌
Superb. Thanks, I learned a lot.
Why cant we just love people and smile? We never know what people are going through. I think everyone in this world has or has had trauma.
Dogs are the best we don’t deserve them
Beautiful.
A handsome kind man
Their is no medicine or operations for this ?
wow!! Moving story.
im curious, when a person with tourettes is sleeping, do they experience the Tourettes in their dreams?
Funnily enough, I actually do have moments in my dreams where I'll be somewhere like in a classroom and someone gets mad at me for making noises and i say "sorry i have tourettes" so kind of
Yeah you can never escape it unfortunately lol
I simply didn’t know. I now know. Thanks
Having autism feels the same some people sometimes think me saying I have a medical condition is for attention but it’s not for attention i literally have autism I can’t help what I have unfortunately
There are indeed people who will understand your experience. I have Tourette's, either. Don't feel yourself lone Felix, you are not. All the best.
I don't know why this crossed my mind, and I don't want it to become something it's not, but I'd date someone with Tourettes. Their tics do not define who they are, and if I love someone, I would love all of them. I think people that bully others because of something out of their control is just dispicable and honestly, I don't know how humans can be that way. I applaud him for being so vulnerable and helping raise awareness.
This one was good, can relate because my brother has Tourette's.
I am so sorry sweetheart.
My boyfriend has that. I adore him. They are very unique.
The famous Dr. Samuel Johnson also had Tourette's. He was a devout Anglican, and was much distressed by his outbursts, especially swearing.
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The TMJ therapy or the DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) can help!
It highlights to me how nasty some people are. Sad.
All the Karens and Kens who give him a bad time are not only completely ignorant, but also not fully human. They are the real ones who have a problem.