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April 05, 2006

Psychoanalytic Film Discussion Series

A series of film screenings followed by discussions, "Close-ups: Psychoanalysts Look at Film," will be at the Baltimore Museum of Art 7:30 p.m. May 5, 12, 19, and 26. The discussants will focus on the human motivations which are depicted in the films, expanding and enriching the viewers' experience. The audience will be encouraged to participate in the discussions.

The schedule is as follows:

May 5: The House of Sand and Fog. This is a dark film that has the feel of a Greek tragedy. Stunning acting performances by Ben Kingley and Jennifer Connelly enhance its power. The traumas of immigration, loss of status, and failures of communication are explored.
Discussant: Robert Lessey, M.D.

May 12: Regarding Henry. Slowly recovering from a coma after being shot in the head, Henry (Harrison Ford) must learn to speak, to walk. and to relate to his wife and daughter whom he no longer recognizes. Prior to his injury Henry was a cold driven lawyer. He gradually changes in response to the love and care of his therapists and his wife. Mike Nichols was the director.
Discussant: Barbara Young, M.D.

May 19: Paperhouse. Eleven year old Anna has feverish dreams after she comes down with infectious mononucleosis. Her dreams evocatively represent the conflicts of a girl's preadolescence-both internal conflicts and those between her and her parents. This British film is a penetrating psychologic study.
Discussant: George Gallahorn, M.D.

May 26: Sideways. Miles and Jack, friends since college, are now middle aged and and confronted with unfulfilled ambitions. Jack is about to get married, and they decide to take a last fling trip to the wine country of California. Both follow their obsessions - Miles with quaffing wine, and Jack with bedding women. Both are defending against depression and anxiety. Their relationship with each other and the two women they meet on their trip form the basis for this very human comedy noir.
Discussant: Joseph Bierman, M.D.

Further information, including information about ticket puchasing, can be obtained by phoning the Baltimore-Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, 410-792-8060 or 301-470-3706.

Posted by admin at April 5, 2006 06:09 PM