Je bent jong en… | Lieve – Colitis, Stress & Discipline
A documentary portrait of an 18-year-old student managing ulcerative colitis through discipline and careful planning.
Episode
Part of the documentary series Je bent jong en…, portraying young people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
Lieve (18) follows a strict diet and rarely drinks alcohol. She experiences the direct impact of stress on her body and carefully plans social activities around her health.
Balancing studies, friendships and physical limits requires constant discipline. Her story explores stress, hormones and the fragile balance between ambition and health.
Format
Je bent jong en… is a documentary series portraying young people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
Each episode follows one participant in their daily life. We film them where they find energy and balance: at the gym, in the kitchen, at work or with friends. The series is shot in a run-and-gun style to keep the stories spontaneous and grounded in real moments.
A second layer is added through reactions from Dr. Zlatan, who watches along and responds to key moments from the participants’ stories. His reflections provide medical context and challenge common misconceptions without becoming prescriptive.
Produced by Cooltuur
Client: Crohn & Colitis NL
Language: Dutch