
Freud: The Secret Passion
Alone he fought against his own dark passions...
Directed by John Huston
Produced by Bavaria Film, Universal International Pictures
A cerebral, psychologically intense biographical drama exploring Freud's pioneering but controversial descent into the dark territories of the unconscious mind.
An examination of Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud's career when he began to treat patients diagnosed with hysteria, using the radical technique of hypnosis.
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Is Freud: The Secret Passion sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Freud: The Secret Passion scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Freud: The Secret Passion violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Freud: The Secret Passion end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Freud: The Secret Passion easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Freud: The Secret Passion
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































