
Nise: The Heart of Madness
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Set in 1940s Brazil, this film follows the journey of Dr. Nise da Silveira, portrayed by Glória Pires, as she challenges the brutal psychiatric practices of her time. Instead of resorting to electroshock therapy and lobotomies, she introduces art and love as therapeutic tools, transforming the lives of her patients. Directed by Roberto Berliner, the movie offers a poignant exploration of humanity and innovation in mental health care. It has been recognized with several awards, including the Tokyo Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 46min
Views:598
Release:2016
Release Date:2016-04-21
Genre:Biography, Drama, History, Medical Drama
Director:Roberto Berliner
Actors:Charles Fricks, Claudio Jaborandy, Fabrício Boliveira, Fernando Eiras, Flávio Bauraqui, Glória Pires, Júlio Adrião, Luciana Fregolente, Roberta Rodrigues, Zé Carlos Machado
Country:Brazil
Company:TVZero
Awards:4 wins & 12 nominations total
Worldwide Gross:$779,275
TMDB:8.2
Rotten Tomatoes:88%
FilmAffinity:7.4
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