Monkeys Like Becky (1999)
The first part of this documentary deals with the Portuguese neurologist António Egas Moniz, Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1949, one of the first surgeons to apply the technique called lobotomy for the treatment of schizophrenia. The second part deals with the everyday life of people with schizophrenia today: behavior and relationships, and treatment for the disease.
Director: Núria Villazán, Joaquín Jordá
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Valentí Agustí - Himself
- Francisco Franco - Himself (archive footage)
- Joaquín Jordá - Himself
- João Maria Pinto
- Carmen Polo - Herself (archive footage)
- Marian Varela
Screenplay
Editing: Sergi Dies
Production: Els Quatre Gats Audiovisuals S.L.
Country: Spain
Language: English, Português, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
schizophrenia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monkeys Like Becky about?
- The first part of this documentary deals with the Portuguese neurologist António Egas Moniz, Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1949, one of the first surgeons to apply the technique called lobotomy for the treatment of schizophrenia. The second part deals with the everyday life of people with schizophrenia today: behavior and relationships, and treatment for the disease.
- Who directed Monkeys Like Becky?
- Monkeys Like Becky was directed by Núria Villazán, Joaquín Jordá.
- Who stars in Monkeys Like Becky?
- Monkeys Like Becky stars Valentí Agustí, Francisco Franco, Joaquín Jordá, João Maria Pinto, Carmen Polo, Marian Varela.
- How long is Monkeys Like Becky?
- Monkeys Like Becky has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Monkeys Like Becky?
- Monkeys Like Becky is a Documentary film.
- Where was Monkeys Like Becky produced?
- Monkeys Like Becky was produced in Spain.