Brainland (2024)
In 1935, renowned Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz visits psychiatrist Sobral Cid, trying to convince him to use his patients as subjects for an experimental treatment: frontal leukotomy. The film is a film adaptation of a scene from the play Brainland, which explores three key episodes in the history of 20th-century neuroscience. Each episode addresses dilemmas related to clinical ethics.
Director: Chiara D'Anna
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: December 5, 2024
Cast
- Jodie Anne Bailey - Egas Moniz
- Hester Dart - Sobral Cid
- Leo Selleck - Almeida Lima
Screenplay
- Andrew Platman (Theatre Play)
- Ken Barrett (Theatre Play)
- Heater Angus-Leppan (Theatre Play)
Music: Stephen Brown
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Musical Spectacle, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, musical, scientist, medic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brainland about?
- In 1935, renowned Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz visits psychiatrist Sobral Cid, trying to convince him to use his patients as subjects for an experimental treatment: frontal leukotomy. The film is a film adaptation of a scene from the play Brainland, which explores three key episodes in the history of 20th-century neuroscience. Each episode addresses dilemmas related to clinical ethics.
- Who directed Brainland?
- Brainland was directed by Chiara D'Anna.
- Who stars in Brainland?
- Brainland stars Jodie Anne Bailey, Hester Dart, Leo Selleck.
- How long is Brainland?
- Brainland has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Brainland?
- Brainland is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Brainland produced?
- Brainland was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Brainland?
- The themes of Brainland include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Musical Spectacle, Classical Music and Art.