Freud Leaving Home (1991)
In this story, the 60th birthday of Cohen-family matriarch Rosha is the occasion for a gathering of her children from the diverse places around the world. The central character in this drama, however, is Angelique, whose interest in psychoanalysis has earned her the nickname of "Freud." Her older brother is gay and lives in Florida with his lover. Her older sister has married into an Orthodox family, and lives in Jerusalem. They have all gathered in Sweden for their grandmother's birthday. Meanwhile, Rosha's daughter, the mother of these diverse children, has taken ill and is in the hospital. She has been diagnosed with a very advanced, inoperable brain tumor. Freud, who never left home, is perhaps as upset by this news as anyone, and she startles everyone by going out and beginning an affair with a biker. However, she is deeply involved in the new situation: she insists that their mother be brought home from the hospital rather than being allowed to suffer and die there.
Cast
- Gunilla Röör - Freud
- Ghita Nørby - Rosha Cohen
- Palle Granditsky - Ruben Cohen
- Philip Zandén - David Cohen
- Jessica Zandén - Deborah Cohen
- Peter Andersson - Adrian
- Stina Ekblad - Nurse
- Nils Eklund - Herman, Vera's Husband
- Basia Frydman - Vera
- Pierre Fränckel - Max
Screenplay
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freud Leaving Home about?
- In this story, the 60th birthday of Cohen-family matriarch Rosha is the occasion for a gathering of her children from the diverse places around the world. The central character in this drama, however, is Angelique, whose interest in psychoanalysis has earned her the nickname of "Freud." Her older brother is gay and lives in Florida with his lover. Her older sister has married into an Orthodox family, and lives in Jerusalem. They have all gathered in Sweden for their grandmother's birthday. Meanwhile, Rosha's daughter, the mother of these diverse children, has taken ill and is in the hospital. She has been diagnosed with a very advanced, inoperable brain tumor. Freud, who never left home, is perhaps as upset by this news as anyone, and she startles everyone by going out and beginning an affair with a biker. However, she is deeply involved in the new situation: she insists that their mother be brought home from the hospital rather than being allowed to suffer and die there.
- Who directed Freud Leaving Home?
- Freud Leaving Home was directed by Susanne Bier.
- Who stars in Freud Leaving Home?
- Freud Leaving Home stars Gunilla Röör, Ghita Nørby, Palle Granditsky, Philip Zandén, Jessica Zandén, Peter Andersson.
- How long is Freud Leaving Home?
- Freud Leaving Home has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Freud Leaving Home?
- Freud Leaving Home is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Freud Leaving Home produced?
- Freud Leaving Home was produced in Sweden, Denmark.