Yalom's Cure

Yalom's Anleitung zum Glücklichsein
Irvin Yalom, la thérapie du bonheur

Switzerland, August 2014
FILM, Documentary, 77 min.

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directed by: Sabine Gisiger
Written by: Sabine Gisiger
Status: In distribution
Website: www.yalomscure.com

The 80-year-old psychiatrist and best-selling author Irvin D. Yalom is considered to be the most influential psychotherapist in the USA. Millions of his books have been sold worldwide, critics describe him as inspiring, intriguing and life changing. His work stresses the value of relationships and revolves around how therapy functions. The film offers more than a classic biography: Yalom takes viewers on an existential journey, navigating the depths and shallows of the human psyche. In this role as a guide, he imparts his discernments and provides profound insight into his own inner life.

credits

World Premiere: August 2014
Original Version: English (french/german subtitles), colour, DCP, 77 min.
ISAN: 0000-0003-A2CC-0000-N-0000-0000-5
Production: Das Kollektiv für audiovisuelle Werke GmbH, Vega Film, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
Producer: Philip Delaquis
directed by: Sabine Gisiger
Written by: Sabine Gisiger
Cinematography: Helena Vagnières, Tim Metzger, Matthias Günter
Editing: Barbara Weber, Andreas Winterstein
Sound Design: Peter Bräker
Music: Balz Bachmann
Location Sound Mix: Saul Rouda

World Sales / World Rights

World Sales: Autlook Filmsales GmbH

Worldwide Distribution

Austria: Alamode Filmdistribution GmbH Distribution
Release date: 10.10.2014
Canada: KinoSmith Inc. Distribution
France: Sophie Dulac Distribution Distribution
Release date: 20.05.2015
Germany: Alamode Filmdistribution Distribution
Release date: 02.10.2014
Greece: Filmtrade Ltd Distribution
Release date: 11.12.2014
Netherlands: Cinemien / Pro-Fun Distribution
Spain: Surtsey Films Distribution
Release date: 31.07.2015
Switzerland: Filmcoopi Zürich AG Distribution
Release date: 02.10.2014
United States: First Run Features Distribution
Release date: 11.03.2016

Awards

(a selection)

Genève, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Award, Best Documentary Film 2015 (Nomination)
Genève, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Award, Best Film Score 2015 (Nomination)
Balz Bachmann
Zürich, Filmpreis Stadt Zürich, Succès Zürich Dokumentarfilm 1. Platz 2015 (Winner)

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