Hysterical Girl
Synopsis
In 1900, Sigmund Freud began treating a 17-year old girl he called "Dora." Her parents brought her to therapy after she accused a family friend of sexual assault. Freud's account of his sessions with Dora was the only major case history he published of a female patient. Intercutting his published text with a scripted version told from Dora's point of view, Hysterical Girl revisits this landmark case. Woven throughout are several decades of cinema, Congressional hearings, and media coverage. What emerges is a portrait of the grip that Freud’s theory of hysteria has had on popular culture over the past century and into the present day.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Novack
- Original Title
- Hysterical Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Rossvack Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Novack
Bryan Sarkinen, Andrew Rossi
Steven Ross
Kate Novack, Andrew Rossi
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Sarkinen
Director of Photography
Andrew Rossi
Director of Photography
Kate Novack
Director
Kate Novack
Producer
Andrew Rossi
Producer
Steven Ross
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hysterical Girl
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What is Hysterical Girl about?
In 1900, Sigmund Freud began treating a 17-year old girl he called "Dora." Her parents brought her to therapy after she accused a family friend of sexual assault. Freud's account of his sessions with Dora was the only major case history he published of a female patient. Intercutting his published text with a scripted version told from Dora's point of view, Hysterical Girl revisits this landmark case. Woven throughout are several decades of cinema, Congressional hearings, and media coverage. What emerges is a portrait of the grip that Freud’s theory of hysteria has had on popular culture over the past century and into the present day.
Who directed Hysterical Girl?
Hysterical Girl was directed by Kate Novack.
Who stars in Hysterical Girl?
The principal cast of Hysterical Girl includes Tommy Vines, Brian Kelly.
When was Hysterical Girl released and how long is it?
Hysterical Girl was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 13m.