H24 is a documentary filmed across four hospitals of the Vivalia health care group, located throughout the province of Luxembourg, Belgium. The film follows medical teams who provide care around the clock, offering a portrait of hospital ...See moreH24 is a documentary filmed across four hospitals of the Vivalia health care group, located throughout the province of Luxembourg, Belgium. The film follows medical teams who provide care around the clock, offering a portrait of hospital life beyond a single day or time line. Rather than unfolding chronologically, the documentary is structured around themes that shape the daily reality of caregivers and patients. Through observations and testimonies, the film addresses the challenges faced by hospitals in a largely rural territory, where medical deserts and a shortage of doctors affect both access to care and working conditions. The camera moves between departments and locations, revealing how teams adapt to limited resources while maintaining continuity of care at all hours. H24 also explores the emotional and human dimensions of medical work. Moments of dedication and professional commitment coexist with fatigue, loss of motivation, and questioning. The film does not avoid difficult situations, including tensions with patients and episodes of verbal or physical violence, which place additional pressure on health care workers. Alongside these challenges, the documentary highlights the passion that drives caregivers, their sense of responsibility, and the bonds formed within teams. By giving space to lived experiences rather than statistics or commentary, the film offers a nuanced view of a health care system under strain, shaped by both hardship and resilience. H24 presents an intimate and grounded portrait of hospital work in the province of Luxembourg, capturing the complexity of providing care continuously, while revealing the fragile balance between vocation, exhaustion, and commitment. Written by
Mathieu Blanchart
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