Afterword: Images of the Unconscious(2014)

Nise da Silveira interview with Leon Hirszman

Afterword: Images of the Unconscious is a documentary that extends the work of Nise da Silveira's acclaimed trilogy, filmed between 1983 and 1986. This film presents a two-part interview with da Silveira, the pioneering psychiatrist and Jungian analyst who revolutionized psychiatric care through humanist and artistic approaches to treatment. Conducted by director Leon Hirszman in 1986, the conversation explores da Silveira's groundbreaking non-violent methods and her clinical cases. The first segment, "The Emotion of Dealing," and the second, "The Egress," offer intimate insight into her philosophy and practice. Da Silveira's work challenged conventional psychiatry of her era, emphasizing creativity and dignity in patient care. This film serves as a direct dialogue with her earlier documentary trilogy, capturing her vision at a pivotal moment in her career.