Nise: The Heart of Madness (2016)

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After being released from prison, Dr. Nise da Silveira is back at work in a psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro where she refuses to employ the new and violent electroshock in the treatment of schizophrenics. Ridiculed by doctors, she is forced to take on the abandoned Sector for Occupational Therapy, where she would start a revolution through paintings, animals and love.

Director: Roberto Berliner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Music: Jaques Morelenbaum
Cinematography: André Horta
Editing: Leonardo Domingues, Pedro Bronz
Production: TvZERO
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nise: The Heart of Madness about?
After being released from prison, Dr. Nise da Silveira is back at work in a psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro where she refuses to employ the new and violent electroshock in the treatment of schizophrenics. Ridiculed by doctors, she is forced to take on the abandoned Sector for Occupational Therapy, where she would start a revolution through paintings, animals and love.
Who directed Nise: The Heart of Madness?
Nise: The Heart of Madness was directed by Roberto Berliner.
Who stars in Nise: The Heart of Madness?
Nise: The Heart of Madness stars Glória Pires, Julio Adrião, Claudio Jaborandy, Fabrício Boliveira, Roberta Rodrigues, Flávio Bauraqui.
How long is Nise: The Heart of Madness?
Nise: The Heart of Madness has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Nise: The Heart of Madness?
Nise: The Heart of Madness is a Drama film.
Where was Nise: The Heart of Madness produced?
Nise: The Heart of Madness was produced in Brazil.