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How Narcissists Trap You: A New Movie Shows Gaslighting & Coercive Control

February 16, 2026

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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
How Narcissists Trap You: A New Movie Shows Gaslighting & Coercive Control
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Ever wonder why narcissistic victims find it impossible to leave—even when you know something’s wrong?

This week, filmmakers Ali & Stefanie Schmahl reveal how their docu-fiction hybrid “I Love You My Narcissist” portrays what no other film has: the internal experience of being slowly trapped by someone you love.

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I Love You My Narcissist (ILYMN)

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More About Ali & Stefanie Schmahl

Ali Schmahl (Director) and Stefanie Schmahl (Producer/Actress) are Berlin-based independent filmmakers who created “I Love You My Narcissist”—a groundbreaking docu-fiction hybrid featuring expert interviews with Dr. Kerry McAvoy, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Lisa Sonni, and others.

• Website: ilymn.film

• Social: @ilymn.film on TikTok and Instagram

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