This probably one of the few popular culture references to Freud in which he is a minute character amongst other characters. Freud is essentially stripped of his typical authority in this role, which is an interesting parallel given that Nietzsche strips Breuer of his authority. I cannot help but wonder if some of the negative reviews done by Psychology professionals come from the fact that this story is a depiction of the authority and power being taken from the designated 'therapist'?
This film focuses Josef Breuer, a relatively quiet figure in early psychological history. Parts of the film are a bit melodramatic, but I thought the storyline made up for that. Perhaps what was most fascinating and true was that it touched on the fact that one does not have to be a "professional,"to be a great analyst, but someone who has lived, truly looking at the human condition we all face, but often choose to ignore. It also touches on the psychological work that occurs not only for the patient,but also for the Analyst during the work. The dream sequences were very interesting and creatively done.
It is most interesting reading all of the comments while thinking about my own experience of the movie. I did not think the accents were that bad (and I've actually been to Austria as well as Switzerland). However accents or lack thereof do not typically ruin a film for me. Perhaps I would not care for it if I had read a lot of Nietzsche or the book the film was based on, but I did not. So there!
This film focuses Josef Breuer, a relatively quiet figure in early psychological history. Parts of the film are a bit melodramatic, but I thought the storyline made up for that. Perhaps what was most fascinating and true was that it touched on the fact that one does not have to be a "professional,"to be a great analyst, but someone who has lived, truly looking at the human condition we all face, but often choose to ignore. It also touches on the psychological work that occurs not only for the patient,but also for the Analyst during the work. The dream sequences were very interesting and creatively done.
It is most interesting reading all of the comments while thinking about my own experience of the movie. I did not think the accents were that bad (and I've actually been to Austria as well as Switzerland). However accents or lack thereof do not typically ruin a film for me. Perhaps I would not care for it if I had read a lot of Nietzsche or the book the film was based on, but I did not. So there!
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