Symptoms in Schizophrenia

Symptoms in Schizophrenia, an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Shows masked mental patients enacting various schizophrenic symptoms as they were understood at the time. A disturbing film that raises questions about the condition and treatment of its subjects.

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A CLOSER LOOK

The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as Symptoms in Schizophrenia.

Shows masked mental patients enacting various schizophrenic symptoms as they were understood at the time. A disturbing film that raises questions about the condition and treatment of its subjects.

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Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesSymptoms in Schizophrenia

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