The Power of Healing (1995)

The Power of Healing (1995) poster

Returning home to his native Emmental after travelling around the world, Jürg Neuenschwander comes across peoble who are skilled in the art of healing and tend to the sick with herbs and powers even though the law of the canton of Berne still strictly prohibits the practice of healing. Healers have become very popular. Their patients come from all walks of life: nurses, distillers, alpine farmers and computer experts alike approach healers in the hope that they will relieve or even deliver them from their sufferings. Many patients with chronical illnesses view healers as the last resort after traditional doctors have failed to help them.

Director: Jürg Neuenschwander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: David Gattiker
Cinematography: Patrick Lindenmaier
Editing: Regina Bärtschi
Production: Carac Films, Container Film AG, SRF, RSI, Teleclub AG
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Jürg Neuenschwander
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Power of Healing about?
Returning home to his native Emmental after travelling around the world, Jürg Neuenschwander comes across peoble who are skilled in the art of healing and tend to the sick with herbs and powers even though the law of the canton of Berne still strictly prohibits the practice of healing. Healers have become very popular. Their patients come from all walks of life: nurses, distillers, alpine farmers and computer experts alike approach healers in the hope that they will relieve or even deliver them from their sufferings. Many patients with chronical illnesses view healers as the last resort after traditional doctors have failed to help them.
Who directed The Power of Healing?
The Power of Healing was directed by Jürg Neuenschwander.
How long is The Power of Healing?
The Power of Healing has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Power of Healing?
The Power of Healing is a Documentary film.
Where was The Power of Healing produced?
The Power of Healing was produced in Switzerland.