DE REGELS VAN MATTHIJS is a documentary film about Matthijs, an autistic man who lives his life differently than most people. The film explores his unique worldview and the challenges he faces, including the possibility of eviction due to his home renovation activities. The director, Marc Schmidt, is a childhood friend of Matthijs and the film is an intimate and poignant exploration of his life.
The film premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Visions du Réel in Nyon and won the Grand Prix for Best International Feature Documentary.