Dangerous Method (DVD)

Directed by David Cronenberg

Starring: Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender, Vincent Cassel, Sarah Gadon, André Hennicke, Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey, Mignon Remé, Mareike Carrière, Franziska Arndt, Wladimir Matuchin, André Dietz
Contributors: Christopher Hampton, Jeremy Thomas, Howard Shore, Peter Suschitzky
Studio: Lionsgate UK
Genre: Drama
Main Language: English
Region: Region 2
Release Date: 25 Jun 2012
Originally Issued: 2011
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (15) Suitable for 15 years and over.
Run Time: 99 minutes

Description

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.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Enhanced WS tv
• Commentary: David Cronenberg (Director)
• Making Of Documentary