The movie Borderline, which tells the story of a woman with borderline personality disorder, garnered a number of Jutras at the awards ceremony on March 29, 2009, including those for best director and best actress. Borderline was screened last year at the NFB as part of Frames of Mind, a movie series organized by the Douglas Institute that aims to dispel the myths surrounding mental illness.

Individuals with this disorder have difficulties with impulse control, maintaining relationships, self-image and identity, and may show "black or white" thinking. Self-injury is a common occurrence with this disorder. In addition, BPD is often complicated by other psychiatric conditions, such as eating disorders, residual Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety disorders, and presenting risk behaviors.

Relive this cinematic experience and listen to an interview with Marie-Sissi Labrèche, author of the novel Borderline.