The Insane Experiment
Det sindssyge eksperiment
“A drama documentary tells the story of one of the biggest psychiatric scandals in Danish history.”
Synopsis
From 1960 to 1973, Chief Physician Einar Geert-Jørgensen and a small select team of doctors treated several hundred Danish psychiatric patients with LSD in a basement at Frederiksberg Hospital. A large number of patients suffered serious consequences, and the LSD doctors were accused of subjecting patients to experimentation, coercion and lethal treatments with LSD, but were acquitted of all charges. But now, 60 years later, a secret archive of LSD doctors has emerged, casting doubt on the authorities’ decision in one of the most bizarre drug scandals in Danish history. Journalist Lotte Mathilde Nielsen is the director, and actor Thure Lindhardt has directed the dramatisation, using all his cinematic experience with dramatic reconstructions and star actors like Søren Pilmark and Amalie Dollerup in the roles of the LSD doctors.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World premiere at CPH: DOX 2023 (first 2 episodes of an 8-part series airing on TV2 later this year)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lotte Mathilde Nielsen, Thure Lindhardt
- Original Title
- Det sindssyge eksperiment
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lotte Mathilde Nielsen, Thure Lindhardt
Berthel Ravn Berthelsen
Department Leadership Roster
Berthel Ravn Berthelsen
Producer
Lotte Mathilde Nielsen
Director
Thure Lindhardt
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Insane Experiment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Insane Experiment about?
From 1960 to 1973, Chief Physician Einar Geert-Jørgensen and a small select team of doctors treated several hundred Danish psychiatric patients with LSD in a basement at Frederiksberg Hospital. A large number of patients suffered serious consequences, and the LSD doctors were accused of subjecting patients to experimentation, coercion and lethal treatments with LSD, but were acquitted of all charges. But now, 60 years later, a secret archive of LSD doctors has emerged, casting doubt on the authorities’ decision in one of the most bizarre drug scandals in Danish history. Journalist Lotte Mathilde Nielsen is the director, and actor Thure Lindhardt has directed the dramatisation, using all his cinematic experience with dramatic reconstructions and star actors like Søren Pilmark and Amalie Dollerup in the roles of the LSD doctors.
Who directed The Insane Experiment?
The Insane Experiment was directed by Lotte Mathilde Nielsen, Thure Lindhardt.
Who stars in The Insane Experiment?
The principal cast of The Insane Experiment includes Einar Geert-Jørgensen, Søren Pilmark, Amalie Dollerup, Magnus Haugaard.
When was The Insane Experiment released and how long is it?
The Insane Experiment was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.