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The Sea at Night - A Journey into the Psychology of C.G. Jung

Nachtmeerfahrten - Eine Reise in die Psychologie von C.G. Jung

Directed by Rüdiger Sünner

A cinematic journey into the biography of the psychiatrist C. G. Jung (1875−1961) and into his powerful world of myths, dreams and symbols.

Synopsis

In many myths, the hero must undergo a sea voyage at night in which he encounters mysterious beings and dangerous situations. The psychologist Carl Gustav Jung went on such a voyage of discovery himself, questioning the world of symbols and archetypes for their meaning for our lives. Above all, he discovered the creative richness of our unconscious, the healing potential of archetypes and symbols, which - if handled correctly - can lead us to a more complete life. Sünner's film is a cinematic journey into C. G. Jung's biography and into the powerful world of myths, dreams and symbols. He outlines Jung's theories, for example of the collective unconscious and the teaching of archetypes, and places them in a social and cultural context.
Duration (min)
Year
Country
Germany
Rating
16+
Audio
German
Subtitles
French, Swedish, Italian, Polish