Psychedelisch Pionieren (2025)
Alex works for the Dutch Railways (NS) and suffers from severe PTSD, having witnessed 36 suicides on the railway. Fimme is a former drug addict and struggles with an eating disorder. Both have searched for years for relief from their psychological suffering without success. Now they are turning their hopes to psychedelic therapy. In a vulnerable quest, they are trying to regain control of their lives through this method.
Director: Kim Smeekes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: September 11, 2025
Screenplay
Editing: Joël Hielckert
Production: Scenery, BNNVARA
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), trauma, netherlands, addiction, therapy, psychedelics, psychedelic assisted therapy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Psychedelisch Pionieren about?
- Alex works for the Dutch Railways (NS) and suffers from severe PTSD, having witnessed 36 suicides on the railway. Fimme is a former drug addict and struggles with an eating disorder. Both have searched for years for relief from their psychological suffering without success. Now they are turning their hopes to psychedelic therapy. In a vulnerable quest, they are trying to regain control of their lives through this method.
- Who directed Psychedelisch Pionieren?
- Psychedelisch Pionieren was directed by Kim Smeekes.
- How long is Psychedelisch Pionieren?
- Psychedelisch Pionieren has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Psychedelisch Pionieren?
- Psychedelisch Pionieren is a Documentary film.
- Where was Psychedelisch Pionieren produced?
- Psychedelisch Pionieren was produced in Netherlands.