Augustine (2012)
制作＆ジャンル
プロデューサー: Producer: Emilie Tisné, Isabelle Madelaine
会社: ARP Sélection, Darius Films, Dharamsala, France 3 Cinéma
ジャンル: Biography, Drama, History
Budget: N/A
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キーワード
キーワード: 19th century, based on true story, epilepsy, france, hysteria, woman director
ストーリー
Augustine, a nineteen-year-old kitchen maid, suffers from seizures and finds herself under the care of pioneering French neurologist Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot in Belle Époque France. Charcot becomes fascinated by Augustine's condition and her apparent hysteria, making her his star patient for experiments in hypnosis. As time passes, their professional relationship evolves into a complex dynamic as Charcot's desire towards Augustine grows.
概要
Augustine is a historical drama set in 19th century France, focusing on the real-life relationship between Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot and his patient Augustine, a young kitchen maid suffering from epilepsy. The film explores themes of medical ethics, power dynamics, and the complex nature of desire, as seen through the lens of their evolving relationship. Directed by Alice Winocour, it offers a unique perspective on the early scientific understanding of hysteria and neurological conditions.
