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Det vita snittet

Det vita snittet

Feb 14, 2010 · 58m

Rated 8.2 out of 10

Director

Måns Berthas

Overview

Up to 1970, 4,500 people were lobotomized in Sweden. The majority were women and some were children. The method quickly became a standard in many mental hospitals and the author was awarded the Nobel Prize. But surgical intervention against mental illness did not stop with the lobotomies. In the film we meet patients, doctors and caregivers who tell about their experiences.

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What is Det vita snittet about?

Up to 1970, 4,500 people were lobotomized in Sweden. The majority were women and some were children. The method quickly became a standard in many mental hospitals and the author was awarded the Nobel Prize. But surgical intervention against mental illness did not stop with the lobotomies. In the film we meet patients, doctors and caregivers who tell about their experiences.

When was Det vita snittet released?

Det vita snittet was released on February 14, 2010.

How long is Det vita snittet?

Det vita snittet runs 58 minutes.

Who directed Det vita snittet?

Det vita snittet was directed by Måns Berthas.

Who is in the cast of Det vita snittet?

The cast of Det vita snittet includes Susanne Bejerot (Self - Överläkare i psykiatri), Roland Bergling (Self - Överläkare i psykiatri), Sten Levander (Self - Psykiater), Per Mindus (Self - Psykiater) and Lisbeth Öhman (Self).

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