Best Documentary Film 2015 - Nominated
Yalom's Cure
by Sabine Gisiger
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.
Cast
Irvin D. Yalom, Marilyn Yalom
Screenplay
Gisiger Sabine
Production
Das Kollektiv für audiovisuelle Werke GmbH Zürich, Vega Film AG Zürich, Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen Zürich
Crew
cinematography: Vagnières Helena, Metzger Tim, Günter Matthias | editing: Weber Barbara, Winterstein Andreas | locationsoundmix: Rouda Saul | sounddesign: Bräker Peter | music: Bachmann Balz
Festivals
50. Solothurner Filmtage
38a Mostra Internacional del Cinema de Sao Paulo
67° Festival del film Locarno
