YALOM’S CURE
A FILM BY SABINE GISIGER
YALOM’S CURE
DOCUMENTARY · 2014 SWITZERLAND 77 MIN
SYNOPSIS The 80-year-old psychiatrist and best-selling author Irvin D. Yalom is considered to be the most influential psychotherapist in the USA. Millions of his books have been sold worldwide, critics describe him as inspiring, intriguing and life changing. His work stresses the value of relationships and revolves around how therapy functions. The film offers more than a classic biography: Yalom takes viewers on an existential journey, navigating the depths and shallows of the human psyche. In this role as a guide, he imparts his discernments and provides profound insight into his own inner life.
CREDITS WORLD PREMIERE: August 2014
ORIGINAL VERSION: English (french/german subtitles)
PRODUCTION: Das Kollektiv für audiovisuelle Werke GmbH, Vega Film, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
PRODUCER: Philip Delaquis
DIRECTED BY: Sabine Gisiger
WRITTEN BY: Sabine Gisiger
MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Balz Bachmann
AWARDS
(a selection)
- Genève, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Award, Best Documentary Film 2015 (Nomination)
- Genève, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Award, Best Film Score 2015 (Nomination)
Balz Bachmann - Zürich, Filmpreis Stadt Zürich, Succès Zürich Dokumentarfilm 1. Platz 2015 (Winner)
(a selection)
- Solothurn, 50. Solothurner Filmtage
22.01.2015 - 29.01.2015 - Sao Paulo, 38a Mostra Internacional del Cinema de Sao Paulo
17.10.2014 - 30.10.2014 - Mill Valley CA, 37th Mill Valley Film Festival
02.10.2014 - 12.10.2014 - Locarno, 67° Festival del film Locarno
06.08.2014 - 16.08.2014