Images of the Unconscious (1987)
In hopes of unraveling the causes and cure for various forms of insanity, a psychiatrist in Brazil created the Museum of Images from the Unconscious in 1952. It gathered paintings and drawings made by mental patients from all over Brazil. Many of the works in the museum are paired with the case-histories of the patients who created them in this fascinating film.
Director: Leon Hirszman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 203 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Cast
- Vanda Lacerda - Narrator (voice)
- Ferreira Gullar - Narrator (voice)
- Fernando Diniz - Self
- Adelina Gomes - Self
- Carlos Pertuis - Self (archive footage)
- Joel Barcellos - Carlos Pertuis
Screenplay
- Nise da Silveira
- Leon Hirszman (Screenplay)
- Luiz Carlos Mello (Script Consultant)
Music: Edu Lobo
Cinematography: Luiz Carlos Saldanha
Editing: Luiz Carlos Saldanha
Production: Leon Hirszman Produções Cinematográficas, Embrafilme
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Images of the Unconscious about?
- In hopes of unraveling the causes and cure for various forms of insanity, a psychiatrist in Brazil created the Museum of Images from the Unconscious in 1952. It gathered paintings and drawings made by mental patients from all over Brazil. Many of the works in the museum are paired with the case-histories of the patients who created them in this fascinating film.
- Who directed Images of the Unconscious?
- Images of the Unconscious was directed by Leon Hirszman.
- Who stars in Images of the Unconscious?
- Images of the Unconscious stars Vanda Lacerda, Ferreira Gullar, Fernando Diniz, Adelina Gomes, Carlos Pertuis, Joel Barcellos.
- How long is Images of the Unconscious?
- Images of the Unconscious has a runtime of 3h 23m (203 minutes).
- What genre is Images of the Unconscious?
- Images of the Unconscious is a Documentary film.
- Where was Images of the Unconscious produced?
- Images of the Unconscious was produced in Brazil.