Dirty Filthy Love

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Dirty Filthy Love is a British television film that was first broadcast on ITV on 26 September 2004. The film is a dark comedy-drama that explores the life of a man struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette syndrome.

Plot

The story follows Mark Furness, an architect whose life is falling apart due to his increasingly severe OCD and Tourette syndrome. His compulsions and tics lead to the breakdown of his marriage and his job. Mark's journey takes a turn when he meets Charlotte, a woman who also has OCD. She introduces him to a support group where he begins to understand his condition and learns coping mechanisms.

Cast

• Michael Sheen as Mark Furness
• Shirley Henderson as Charlotte
• Anastasia Griffith as Kathy
• Adrian Bower as Nathan
• Claudie Blakley as Stevie

Production

The film was directed by Adrian Shergold and written by Ian Puleston-Davies, who drew from his own experiences with OCD. The film was produced by Granada Television.

Reception

Dirty Filthy Love received critical acclaim for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of mental health issues. Michael Sheen's performance was particularly praised, earning him a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.

Themes

The film addresses the stigma associated with mental health disorders, particularly OCD and Tourette syndrome. It highlights the importance of support systems and the challenges faced by individuals living with these conditions.

See also

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Tourette syndrome
• Michael Sheen
• British television films

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/title/{{#property:P345%7Cfrom=}} / Dirty Filthy Love ] at IMDb