The Women at Själö
Jan 14, 2008 · 57m
Director
Mikaela WeurlanderOverview
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".
Cast of The Women at Själö
Crew of The Women at Själö
About The Women at Själö
What is The Women at Själö about?
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".
When was The Women at Själö released?
The Women at Själö was released on January 14, 2008.
How long is The Women at Själö?
The Women at Själö runs 57 minutes.
Who directed The Women at Själö?
The Women at Själö was directed by Mikaela Weurlander.
Who is in the cast of The Women at Själö?
The cast of The Women at Själö includes Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn, Signe Erfors, Cécile Orblin, Joachim Thibblin (narrator) and Gungerd Wikholm-Östling (narrator).