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On the eve of World War I, Zurich and Vienna are the setting for a dark tale of sexual and intellectual discovery. Drawn from true-life events, A Dangerous Method takes a glimpse into the turbulent relationships between fledgling psychiatrist Carl Jung, his mentor Sigmund Freud and Sabina Spielrein, the troubled but beautiful young woman who comes between them. Into the mix comes Otto Gross, a debauched patient who is determined to push the boundaries.
In this exploration of sensuality, ambition and deceit set the scene for the pivotal moment when Jung, Freud and Sabina come together and split apart, forever changing the face of modern thought.
A Dangerous Method was directed by David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, Crash) from a screenplay by Academy Award® winning writer Christopher Hampton (Atonement, Dangerous Liaisons), who adapted his own stage play The Talking Cure for the screen. Academy Award® nominee Keira Knightley (Never Let Me Go, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice) stars as Sabina Spielrein opposite fast-rising star Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds, Fish Tank, Hunger and the upcoming Jane Eyre, X-Men: First Class and Prometheus) as Carl Jung, with Academy Award® nominee Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, Lord of the Rings trilogy) as Sigmund Freud. Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, Mesrine) plays Otto Gross, and Canadian newcomer Sarah Gadon plays Jung’s wife Emma.
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In this exploration of sensuality, ambition and deceit set the scene for the pivotal moment when Jung, Freud and Sabina come together and split apart, forever changing the face of modern thought.
A Dangerous Method was directed by David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, Crash) from a screenplay by Academy Award® winning writer Christopher Hampton (Atonement, Dangerous Liaisons), who adapted his own stage play The Talking Cure for the screen. Academy Award® nominee Keira Knightley (Never Let Me Go, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice) stars as Sabina Spielrein opposite fast-rising star Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds, Fish Tank, Hunger and the upcoming Jane Eyre, X-Men: First Class and Prometheus) as Carl Jung, with Academy Award® nominee Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, Lord of the Rings trilogy) as Sigmund Freud. Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, Mesrine) plays Otto Gross, and Canadian newcomer Sarah Gadon plays Jung’s wife Emma.
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Audio Commentary By Director David Cronenberg. The Making Of A Dangerous Method
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David Cronenberg directs this drama based on the relationship between the two founding fathers of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. The film, which draws from both the stage play, 'Taking the Cure', by Christopher Hampton and the 1993 book, 'A Most Dangerous Method', by John Kerr, also portrays Jung's sexual affair with one of his female patients. Set in early 20th century Europe, the film traces the intense personal and professional relationship between Freud (Viggo Mortensen) and his protégé, Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender). When married family man Jung takes in beautiful young Russian patient Sabina Spielrin (Keira Knightley) for treatment at his clinic in Switzerland, she quickly becomes his muse and the two soon embark on a passionate sadomasochistic affair. Meanwhile, Freud and Jung's views and theories are developing in opposing directions, eventually leading to an insurmountable rift between the two.
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32 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Susan Belcher
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This is the story of the relationship between three of the founders of psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Sabina Naftulovna Speilrein.
Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightly) was born in the Russian district of Rostov-on-Don on 7 November 1885. She was "committed" to Zurich's "Burgholzi Psychiatric Clinic" by her Uncle where she came under the "care" of Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender). Jung was mentored by Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen).
The film progresses at a very slow pace, and it took all my determination not to press the fast forward button. You also have to remember that the subject matter can be somewhat dry, even for me and it's my specialist subject.
Otto Gross (Vincent Cassel) is added to the mix, though briefly. Other than the debauched Gross giving Jung "permission" to have an extra marital affair, there appears to be no reason for his inclusion. There was much more to Gross than portrayed.
I am not a fan of Michael Fassbender (Prometheus, X-Men: First Class) but his portrayal of Jung is excellent, and once you get over the fluctuating accent of Keira Knightly (Atonement) - it fluctuates between an attempted Russian to American and back (not bad for a UK born woman) - she gives an interesting performance as Speilrein. The tour-de-force is from Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, ) as Freud, his soft spoken but determined portrayal brought some life to a man who is often seen as cold and distant. Mortensen brings a humanity to the portrayal of Freud which is frequently missing (or ignored) by biographers and other actors.
This was an unexpected biopic from David Cronenberg (Scanners, A History of Violence).
I did one of my dissertations on the founders of psychoanalysis when I was a student so I was very familiar with Spielrein and the rumours that surrounded her relationship with Jung, but they were only rumours until a Freudian came across the letters and decided to "read between the lines". There is no proof of an inappropriate relationship between Jung and Spielrein.
Freud falls in and out of favour continuously, mainly because of his insistence that everything was sexually related. This may well have been because Freud had "mommy issues" and, if we are being honest, these issues had issues of their own.
Speilrein studied under both Jung and Freud, and her theories and papers, though initially dismissed by both men, were later adapted into their own work. She suffered as a psychoanalyst due to the fact that the two men who mentored her were at war for control and domination of the field and she was in the middle - in order to get at the other (a frontal attack would have caused more harm to the area of psychoanalysis) they each took turns in negating her work.
It is now acknowledged that it is more than likely Speilrein's problems were due to the abuse (physical, emotional and sexual) of her father and other men in her family, such as the Uncle who had her committed. Speilrein qualified as a doctor and then became a psychoanalyst. It is known that a lot her work was influenced by her own introspective experiences as a child and an adult.
Sabina Spielrein tends to be little known, especially in comparison to the likes of Jung and Freud, even though she was one of the first female psychoanalysts.
Speilrein returned to her home in Rostov-on-Don where she opened her own psychoanalytical clinic.
On the 11th and 12th of August 1942 the inhabitants were rounded up by the Nazis and massacred. More than 27,000 people were murdered. Speilrein and her two daughters were amongst the many woman and children taken into a synagogue and shot.
The movie has English subtitles, English Soundtrack, English Audio Description. There is commentary by David Cronenberg, and a "Making of" mini documentary. Read more ›
Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightly) was born in the Russian district of Rostov-on-Don on 7 November 1885. She was "committed" to Zurich's "Burgholzi Psychiatric Clinic" by her Uncle where she came under the "care" of Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender). Jung was mentored by Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen).
The film progresses at a very slow pace, and it took all my determination not to press the fast forward button. You also have to remember that the subject matter can be somewhat dry, even for me and it's my specialist subject.
Otto Gross (Vincent Cassel) is added to the mix, though briefly. Other than the debauched Gross giving Jung "permission" to have an extra marital affair, there appears to be no reason for his inclusion. There was much more to Gross than portrayed.
I am not a fan of Michael Fassbender (Prometheus, X-Men: First Class) but his portrayal of Jung is excellent, and once you get over the fluctuating accent of Keira Knightly (Atonement) - it fluctuates between an attempted Russian to American and back (not bad for a UK born woman) - she gives an interesting performance as Speilrein. The tour-de-force is from Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, ) as Freud, his soft spoken but determined portrayal brought some life to a man who is often seen as cold and distant. Mortensen brings a humanity to the portrayal of Freud which is frequently missing (or ignored) by biographers and other actors.
This was an unexpected biopic from David Cronenberg (Scanners, A History of Violence).
I did one of my dissertations on the founders of psychoanalysis when I was a student so I was very familiar with Spielrein and the rumours that surrounded her relationship with Jung, but they were only rumours until a Freudian came across the letters and decided to "read between the lines". There is no proof of an inappropriate relationship between Jung and Spielrein.
Freud falls in and out of favour continuously, mainly because of his insistence that everything was sexually related. This may well have been because Freud had "mommy issues" and, if we are being honest, these issues had issues of their own.
Speilrein studied under both Jung and Freud, and her theories and papers, though initially dismissed by both men, were later adapted into their own work. She suffered as a psychoanalyst due to the fact that the two men who mentored her were at war for control and domination of the field and she was in the middle - in order to get at the other (a frontal attack would have caused more harm to the area of psychoanalysis) they each took turns in negating her work.
It is now acknowledged that it is more than likely Speilrein's problems were due to the abuse (physical, emotional and sexual) of her father and other men in her family, such as the Uncle who had her committed. Speilrein qualified as a doctor and then became a psychoanalyst. It is known that a lot her work was influenced by her own introspective experiences as a child and an adult.
Sabina Spielrein tends to be little known, especially in comparison to the likes of Jung and Freud, even though she was one of the first female psychoanalysts.
Speilrein returned to her home in Rostov-on-Don where she opened her own psychoanalytical clinic.
On the 11th and 12th of August 1942 the inhabitants were rounded up by the Nazis and massacred. More than 27,000 people were murdered. Speilrein and her two daughters were amongst the many woman and children taken into a synagogue and shot.
The movie has English subtitles, English Soundtrack, English Audio Description. There is commentary by David Cronenberg, and a "Making of" mini documentary. Read more ›
33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By Antenna
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Cronenberg's "A Dangerous Method" is mainly about the relationship between two early giants of psychoanalysis, Freud and Jung, played by Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbinder . This is captured in some witty, often humorous and well-acted scenes which made me want to find out more about both the men and their theories. Freud hopes that Jung, almost two decades his junior, will carry on the torch of his controversial ideas on the sexual basis of mental disorder, but cannot tolerate Jung's tendency to follow his own independent line, including telepathy and psychic powers, which Freud finds simply potty, not to mention the irritation of having his authority challenged.
A further complication is Jung's treatment with his new "talking cure" of the hysterical young Russian Jewess Sabina Spielrein, who recovers to become a celebrated psychoanalyst in her own right, but not before providing a fatal attraction for Jung.
The photography is beautiful, with many scenes of Swiss lakes or striking statues against a background of Viennese palaces. The large amount of "walking and talking" reflects the fact this film is based on a stage play by the ubiquitous Christopher Hampton. I also liked the attention to the period detail of the early 1900s: Jung's wealthy wife works on her embroidery the day after giving birth to her first child, while a buxom wet nurse suckles the infant. Freud's identification with Spielrein, as a Jew, and growing awareness of Jung as an Aryan, foreshadows the horrors of the Holocaust.... Read more ›
A further complication is Jung's treatment with his new "talking cure" of the hysterical young Russian Jewess Sabina Spielrein, who recovers to become a celebrated psychoanalyst in her own right, but not before providing a fatal attraction for Jung.
The photography is beautiful, with many scenes of Swiss lakes or striking statues against a background of Viennese palaces. The large amount of "walking and talking" reflects the fact this film is based on a stage play by the ubiquitous Christopher Hampton. I also liked the attention to the period detail of the early 1900s: Jung's wealthy wife works on her embroidery the day after giving birth to her first child, while a buxom wet nurse suckles the infant. Freud's identification with Spielrein, as a Jew, and growing awareness of Jung as an Aryan, foreshadows the horrors of the Holocaust.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Buck
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film has a stellar cast at the peak of their game, and it shows Keira Knightley goes from fighting mad to ice cold and the differences between Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen as they agree to disagree make tis into a talkfest. A of discussion really needs a second watch, at least. Food for thought for anyone wishing to study psychology.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By maxF
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This true story is little known and is a fascinating insight into early psycho analysis. The three leads are all very good and the locations stunning. You need to be aware that much of the drama is discussions between Freud and Jung so can be a little esoteric for those not familiar with the subject, but never the less it is interesting and well acted. A difficult role particularly for Keira Knightley, but as usual she gives a great performance even down to a passable Russian accent ( I admit to being a big fan and she is usually great in anything historic). One of those tales that if it was not true you could hardly believe it!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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On some levels it works really well, but on others it appears plan revisionist. As if the early psycho therapeutic world was only composed of Freud and Jung. In reality there was a multi-tussle of dynamics between Adler, Jones, Freud, Ferenczi, Jung, Stekel, Rank, Reich and numerous others.
Otto Gross gets a look in, but only to highlight a counterpoint to the more considered Jung. Gross requested the need for more promiscuity. In terms of a bio pic, the Grand daddy of the drop out, deserves a film all to himself and the snap shot in this film does not do him justice.
Otto Gross, the son of Hans Gross, was the perfect child, hammered into submission into being a carbon copy of Daddy. He took to the Adlerian polarity, shifting from inferiority to superiority and rebelled against the dominating values. As a result he ignited the first stirrings of an emancipation for all.
Unfortunately it was the expense of his own wife and children. However trapped within a Victorian/Wilhelmine straightjacket, there were few compass bearings for an individual revolt against all values. Drawing on Stirner, Nietzsche and Bachofen he began to usher in a more individual view. Meanwhile as he sped away from Freud he also fought out a father-son battle. The upshot was he began to self medicate for being overpowered.
A theme that is only lightly touched upon in the film. For those who are interested it is well worth looking him up, a forgotten therapist who worked to influence, Eric Muhsam and Gustav Landauer, touching Kafka, DH Lawrence, Reich and the whole field of sexual liberation.
Jung is portrayed well by Fassbinder, but he lacks a dynamic, a will to power.... Read more ›
Otto Gross gets a look in, but only to highlight a counterpoint to the more considered Jung. Gross requested the need for more promiscuity. In terms of a bio pic, the Grand daddy of the drop out, deserves a film all to himself and the snap shot in this film does not do him justice.
Otto Gross, the son of Hans Gross, was the perfect child, hammered into submission into being a carbon copy of Daddy. He took to the Adlerian polarity, shifting from inferiority to superiority and rebelled against the dominating values. As a result he ignited the first stirrings of an emancipation for all.
Unfortunately it was the expense of his own wife and children. However trapped within a Victorian/Wilhelmine straightjacket, there were few compass bearings for an individual revolt against all values. Drawing on Stirner, Nietzsche and Bachofen he began to usher in a more individual view. Meanwhile as he sped away from Freud he also fought out a father-son battle. The upshot was he began to self medicate for being overpowered.
A theme that is only lightly touched upon in the film. For those who are interested it is well worth looking him up, a forgotten therapist who worked to influence, Eric Muhsam and Gustav Landauer, touching Kafka, DH Lawrence, Reich and the whole field of sexual liberation.
Jung is portrayed well by Fassbinder, but he lacks a dynamic, a will to power.... Read more ›
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