Films &
Documentaries

Hugo’s Brain, 2012 - France 2

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Tom, an 11-year-old autistic boy, dreams of becoming a ghost hunter. His father travels the world to meet other autistic people. This film is poetic, human, and full of hope.

Autisme : le petit chasseur de fantômes, 2022 - France.tv  ou handicap.live

Tom, 11, is autistic and dreams of becoming a ghost hunter. His father travels the world meeting other autistic people. The film is poetic, human, and full of hope.

The Intouchables (Hors normes), 2019 - Canal+, Netflix, or VOD on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV

Inspired by true stories, this film follows the daily lives of two educators (Vincent Cassel and Reda Kateb) who support young autistic people considered “outside the system” that institutions struggle to manage. It highlights solidarity, exhaustion, and the beauty of dedication.

The Reason I Jump, 2020 - Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and sometimes on Arte.tv

Adapted from the book by Naoki Higashida, a young non-verbal Japanese autistic person, this documentary immerses us in the sensory world of autism. It allows the viewer to feel the unique perception of the world experienced by autistic individuals.

Atypical, 2017–2021 - Netflix (4 seasons available)

An American series following the life of Sam, an 18-year-old autistic teenager who decides to seek love and independence. A blend of comedy, drama, and psychological accuracy, it has helped popularize the topic of autism with the general public.

The Stimming Pool, 2024 - European documentary festivals (CPH:DOX, Sheffield DocFest), upcoming release on VOD (independent platforms)

A hybrid work combining documentary, fiction, and visual experimentation, this film explores the sensory and emotional perceptions of autistic people. Directed by autistic artists themselves, it challenges the conventions of the documentary genre.