Freud
– This pseudo-biographical movie depicts 5 years from 1885 on in the life of the Viennan psychologist ..
This pseudo-biographical movie depicts 5 years from 1885 on in the life of the Viennan psychologist Freud (1856-1939). At this time, most of his colleagues refuse to cure hysteric patients, because they believe they're just simulating to gain attention. But Freud learns to use hypnosis to find out the reasons for the psychosis. His main patient is a young woman who refuses to drink water and is plagued by a recurring nightmare.
12 Dec 1962
English
John Huston
Charles Kaufman (screenplay), Wolfgang Reinhardt (screenplay), Charles Kaufman (story)
Montgomery Clift, Susannah York, Larry Parks, Susan Kohner
This pseudobiographical movie depicts five years from 1885 on in the life of the Viennese psychologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). At this time, most of his colleagues refuse to cure hysteric patients, because they believe they're just simulating to gain attention. But Freud learns to use hypnosis to find out the reasons for the psychosis. His main patient is a young woman who refuses to drink water and is plagued repeatedly by the same nightmare.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 7 nominations.
Universal Pictures