Augustine (2012)
Año de lanzamiento: 2012
Nación: France
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Alice Winocour
Writer: Alice Winocour
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: Emilie Tisné, Isabelle Madelaine
Compañías: ARP Sélection, Darius Films, Dharamsala, France 3 Cinéma
Género: Biography, Drama, History
Budget: €3,980,000 (estimated).
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: 19th century, based on true story, epilepsy, france, hysteria, woman director
Historia
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.
Resumen
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.
