Mesmer

Synopsis: Film dramatisation by Dennis Potter of the life of eighteenth century Viennese physician, Franz Anton Mesmer, who used unorthodox healing practices based on his theory of ‘animal magnetism’. After seeming to cure a beautiful pianist of blindness the couple fall into a forbidden love affair. A challenging look at a unique historical figure, featuring Alan Rickman in the title role.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2007
Year of production: 1994
Subjects: Medical sciences; Film Studies
Keywords: biographies; history of medicine; Mesmer, Franz Anton; animal magnetism

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Alan Rickman
Donal Donnelly

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