The Women at Själö (2008)

"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".

Director: Mikaela Weurlander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Editing: Pia Patrikainen
Production: YLE
Country: Finland
Language: svenska, suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

mental hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Women at Själö about?
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".
Who directed The Women at Själö?
The Women at Själö was directed by Mikaela Weurlander.
Who stars in The Women at Själö?
The Women at Själö stars Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn, Signe Erfors, Cécile Orblin, Joachim Thibblin, Gungerd Wikholm-Östling.
How long is The Women at Själö?
The Women at Själö has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Women at Själö?
The Women at Själö is a Documentary film.
Where was The Women at Själö produced?
The Women at Själö was produced in Finland.