Nachtmeerfahrten (2011)

Nachtmeerfahrten (2011) poster

In lots of myth, a hero must undergo a "Nachtmeerfahrt" in which he encounter mysterious creatures and dangerous events. The psychologist, Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), himself made such an expedition to survey the world of symbols and archetypes, asking about their relevance for our lives. How do "Nachtmeerfahrten" appear today? Are they dangerous in some ways and which potential do they have? What are our spirits ("anima") and shadows telling us thereby? Does the imagines of our subconsciousness contain spiritual messages? This is a filmic journey to the biography of C. G. Jung and to the mighty world of myths, dreams and symbols.

Director: Rüdiger Sünner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
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Cinematography: Rüdiger Sünner
Editing: Rüdiger Sünner
Production: Atalante Film
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nachtmeerfahrten about?
In lots of myth, a hero must undergo a "Nachtmeerfahrt" in which he encounter mysterious creatures and dangerous events. The psychologist, Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), himself made such an expedition to survey the world of symbols and archetypes, asking about their relevance for our lives. How do "Nachtmeerfahrten" appear today? Are they dangerous in some ways and which potential do they have? What are our spirits ("anima") and shadows telling us thereby? Does the imagines of our subconsciousness contain spiritual messages? This is a filmic journey to the biography of C. G. Jung and to the mighty world of myths, dreams and symbols.
Who directed Nachtmeerfahrten?
Nachtmeerfahrten was directed by Rüdiger Sünner.
Who stars in Nachtmeerfahrten?
Nachtmeerfahrten stars Frank Arnold, Lena Meierkord, Gert Heidenreich.
How long is Nachtmeerfahrten?
Nachtmeerfahrten has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
What genre is Nachtmeerfahrten?
Nachtmeerfahrten is a Documentary film.
Where was Nachtmeerfahrten produced?
Nachtmeerfahrten was produced in Germany.