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A Dangerous Method (2011)

R  99 min  -  Biography | Drama | Thriller   -  30 September 2011 (Italy)
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A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.

Director:

David Cronenberg

Writers:

Christopher Hampton (screenplay), John Kerr (book), and 1 more credit »
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A Dangerous Method -- Into the already complex relationship between Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) and his mentor Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen) arrives a young Russian woman diagnosed with hysteria (Keira Knightley). A Dangerous Method -- A Dangerous Method clip A Dangerous Method -- A drama centered on the deteriorating relationship between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung as they how to treat a troubled patient, Sabina Spielrein.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Keira Knightley ...
Viggo Mortensen ...
Michael Fassbender ...
Vincent Cassel ...
Sarah Gadon ...
Emma Jung
André Hennicke André Hennicke ...
Professor Eugen Bleuler
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey ...
Sandor Ferenczi
Mignon Remé Mignon Remé ...
Jung's Secretary
Mareike Carrière ...
Food Nurse
Franziska Arndt Franziska Arndt ...
Bath Nurse
Wladimir Matuchin Wladimir Matuchin ...
Nikolai Spielrein
André Dietz ...
Medical Policeman
Anna Thalbach Anna Thalbach ...
Bathtub Patient
Sarah Marecek ...
Orchard Nurse
Bjorn Geske Bjorn Geske ...
Orderly
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A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.

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Plot Keywords:

Psychoanalysis | Jung | Carl Jung | Freud | Doctor  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and brief language See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | Germany | Canada | Switzerland

Language:

German (English version) | English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Eine dunkle Begierde See more »

Filming Locations:

Bodensee, Bavaria, Germany See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€438,556 (Italy) (2 October 2011) (121 Screens)

Gross:

$3,337,694 (USA) (22 January 2012)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

According to Keira Knightley, at first she didn't know how to play her character's hysteria. When she read some of Spielrein's notes she noticed the woman described her condition as being like "a demon or a dog". Knightley then started to pull faces and contacted David Cronenberg through Skype to show him the results until they both agreed on one. See more »

Quotes

Sabina Spielrein: [to Jung] I want you to punish me.
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Connections

Featured in "Breakfast: Episode dated 1 September 2011" (2011) See more »