Shock Head Soul (2012)
This cross-media documentary (film, installation and website) explores the life and writings of Daniel Paul Schreber. Now famous as an Outsider Artist, Schreber was a successful lawyer, who in 1893, started to receive messages from God via a ‘Writing Down Machine’ that spanned the cosmos. He spent the next nine years confined to an asylum. This is his story.
Director: Simon Pummell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: April 26, 2012
Cast
- Hugo Koolschijn - Daniel Paul Schreber
- Anniek Pheifer - Sabine Schreber
- Thom Hoffman - Dr. Flechsig
- Jochum ten Haaf - Dr. Tauscher
Screenplay
Music: Roger Goula
Cinematography: Reinier van Brummelen
Editing: Tim Roza
Production: Hot Property Films, Illuminations Films, Submarine
Country: Netherlands, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Simon Pummell
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shock Head Soul about?
- This cross-media documentary (film, installation and website) explores the life and writings of Daniel Paul Schreber. Now famous as an Outsider Artist, Schreber was a successful lawyer, who in 1893, started to receive messages from God via a ‘Writing Down Machine’ that spanned the cosmos. He spent the next nine years confined to an asylum. This is his story.
- Who directed Shock Head Soul?
- Shock Head Soul was directed by Simon Pummell.
- Who stars in Shock Head Soul?
- Shock Head Soul stars Hugo Koolschijn, Anniek Pheifer, Thom Hoffman, Jochum ten Haaf.
- How long is Shock Head Soul?
- Shock Head Soul has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Shock Head Soul?
- Shock Head Soul is a Documentary film.
- Where was Shock Head Soul produced?
- Shock Head Soul was produced in Netherlands, United Kingdom.