When Your Life Is Not Your Own (2024)

The phenomenon of negative manipulation is known to all of us, and very few of us can always defend ourselves and not have at least some remorse. And when the source of the manipulation is a supposed good, but it harms rather than helps and is part of a huge mental massage in a cult, we have a big problem. What effect can negative manipulation have on our lives? How to detect it and defend ourselves? We illustrate the topic with the story of Dusan Straus, a photographer and writer who got into the Chinmoy sect. Gradually, he left his job and started to devote himself only to the affairs of the sect. His wife hoped that it was only momentary, but he fell into the sect completely. The world outside the sect ceased to exist for him.

Director: Iva Tereza Grosskopfová
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Your Life Is Not Your Own about?
The phenomenon of negative manipulation is known to all of us, and very few of us can always defend ourselves and not have at least some remorse. And when the source of the manipulation is a supposed good, but it harms rather than helps and is part of a huge mental massage in a cult, we have a big problem. What effect can negative manipulation have on our lives? How to detect it and defend ourselves? We illustrate the topic with the story of Dusan Straus, a photographer and writer who got into the Chinmoy sect. Gradually, he left his job and started to devote himself only to the affairs of the sect. His wife hoped that it was only momentary, but he fell into the sect completely. The world outside the sect ceased to exist for him.
Who directed When Your Life Is Not Your Own?
When Your Life Is Not Your Own was directed by Iva Tereza Grosskopfová.
How long is When Your Life Is Not Your Own?
When Your Life Is Not Your Own has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is When Your Life Is Not Your Own?
When Your Life Is Not Your Own is a Documentary film.
Where was When Your Life Is Not Your Own produced?
When Your Life Is Not Your Own was produced in Czech Republic.