Staff shortages, resource constraints and overwork characterise the French healthcare system. Nevertheless, psychiatrist Dr. Jamal Abdel-Kader pushes himself to the limit day after day in his quest to help patients at the clinic in a suburb of Paris where he works. ÉTAT LIMITE accompanies Jamal up-close and documents his touching and understanding approach, which he maintains despite an exhausting daily routine. The documentary offers candid insights into the therapies of mentally ill people. Through narratives of the staff sharing their inner conflicts and concerns, director Nicolas Peduzzi draws attention to the acute problems of the healthcare system. A moving and insightful film experience that remains emblazoned on the mind.