Buried Alive: Inside Diogenes Syndrome

An exceptional documentary featuring the testimonies of people we rarely hear from. Living behind closed doors, buried under mountains of possessions and waste, sometimes to the point of no return. This is Diogenes Syndrome: a hidden reality that flies under the radar and remains shrouded in shame.
It often slips through the cracks of official statistics, as those suffering from this disorder typically don't reach out for help. Contrary to popular belief, sufferers aren't necessarily elderly. More and more young people –including those who lead seemingly conventional lives– are holing up at home, walled in by objects, memories, and packaging accumulated over the years.

Hoarding disorder can sometimes be a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Lucienne, Jennifer, and Nicolas have agreed to lift the veil on their living nightmare.