Images of the Unconscious
Imagens do Inconsciente
Synopsis
In hopes of unraveling the causes and cure for various forms of insanity, a psychiatrist in Brazil created the Museum of Images from the Unconscious in 1952. It gathered paintings and drawings made by mental patients from all over Brazil. Many of the works in the museum are paired with the case-histories of the patients who created them in this fascinating film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Hirszman
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Hirszman
- Original Score
- Edu Lobo
- Original Title
- Imagens do Inconsciente
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 3h 23m
- Production Studios
- Leon Hirszman Produções Cinematográficas, Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Hirszman
Leon Hirszman, Nise da Silveira, Luiz Carlos Mello
Edu Lobo
Luiz Carlos Saldanha
Luiz Carlos Saldanha
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Hirszman
Director
Nise da Silveira
Writer
Leon Hirszman
Screenplay
Luiz Carlos Saldanha
Editor
Luiz Carlos Saldanha
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Images of the Unconscious
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What is Images of the Unconscious about?
In hopes of unraveling the causes and cure for various forms of insanity, a psychiatrist in Brazil created the Museum of Images from the Unconscious in 1952. It gathered paintings and drawings made by mental patients from all over Brazil. Many of the works in the museum are paired with the case-histories of the patients who created them in this fascinating film.
Who directed Images of the Unconscious?
Images of the Unconscious was directed by Leon Hirszman.
Who stars in Images of the Unconscious?
The principal cast of Images of the Unconscious includes Vanda Lacerda, Ferreira Gullar, Fernando Diniz, Adelina Gomes, Carlos Pertuis.
When was Images of the Unconscious released and how long is it?
Images of the Unconscious was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 3h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Images of the Unconscious?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Images of the Unconscious was composed by Edu Lobo.