OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive, Major Depression, Bipolar, Asperger's Movie (2012)
Género : Documental, Documental
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 40M
Director : Bud Clayman, Glenn Holsten, Scott Johnston
Sinopsis
Director Bud Clayman documents his struggle with OCD and Asperger's Syndrome and how it derailed his plan to become a filmmaker.
Faced with the challenging behaviour of their kids, more and more parents in America are turning to psychoactive medication to help them cope, even though the drugs, and sometimes the diagnoses, remain controversial. Louis travels to one of America's leading children's psychiatric treatment centres, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to get to know the diagnosed children and hoping to understand what drives parents to put their kids on drugs.
Faced with the challenging behaviour of their kids, more and more parents in America are turning to psychoactive medication to help them cope, even though the drugs, and sometimes the diagnoses, remain controversial. Louis travels to one of America's leading children's psychiatric treatment centres, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to get to know the diagnosed children and hoping to understand what drives parents to put their kids on drugs.
Estados Unidos, década de 1970. Seguimos al brillante Jack durante un período de 12 años, descubriendo los asesinatos que marcarán su evolución como asesino en serie. La historia se vive desde el punto de vista de Jack, quien considera que cada uno de sus asesinatos es una obra de arte en sí misma.
Estados Unidos, década de 1970. Seguimos al brillante Jack durante un período de 12 años, descubriendo los asesinatos que marcarán su evolución como asesino en serie. La historia se vive desde el punto de vista de Jack, quien considera que cada uno de sus asesinatos es una obra de arte en sí misma.
Melvin Udall, un escritor obsesivo y maniático, es uno de los seres más desagradables y desagradecidos que uno pueda tener como vecino. Pero, un buen día, tiene que hacerse cargo de un perro al que odia a muerte. La presencia en su vida del animal ablandará su corazón.
Melvin Udall, un escritor obsesivo y maniático, es uno de los seres más desagradables y desagradecidos que uno pueda tener como vecino. Pero, un buen día, tiene que hacerse cargo de un perro al que odia a muerte. La presencia en su vida del animal ablandará su corazón.
Atormentado por el extraño suicidio de una paciente, un prestigioso psicólogo abandona su consulta y se instala en Los Ángeles en busca del apoyo de su amigo Jim que, a su vez, se encuentra muy alterado por las incesantes amenazas de muerte de que está siendo objeto. Poco antes de ser asesinado, Jim confiesa que sospecha de cinco pacientes a los que está tratando en una terapia de grupo.
Atormentado por el extraño suicidio de una paciente, un prestigioso psicólogo abandona su consulta y se instala en Los Ángeles en busca del apoyo de su amigo Jim que, a su vez, se encuentra muy alterado por las incesantes amenazas de muerte de que está siendo objeto. Poco antes de ser asesinado, Jim confiesa que sospecha de cinco pacientes a los que está tratando en una terapia de grupo.
Un grupo de pacientes coincide en la consulta de un eminente psicólogo, todos ellos aquejados de TOC (Trastorno Obsesivo Compulsivo). Pero como el médico se retrasa, tendrán que esperarle intentando mantener a raya (o no tanto) sus manías, impulsos, convulsiones, obsesiones y rituales. Adaptación de la famosa obra teatral del autor y humorista francés Laurent Baffie.
Un grupo de pacientes coincide en la consulta de un eminente psicólogo, todos ellos aquejados de TOC (Trastorno Obsesivo Compulsivo). Pero como el médico se retrasa, tendrán que esperarle intentando mantener a raya (o no tanto) sus manías, impulsos, convulsiones, obsesiones y rituales. Adaptación de la famosa obra teatral del autor y humorista francés Laurent Baffie.
Una mujer joven que sueña con ser autora infantil entabla amistad con un cascarrabias viejo, viudo y rico.
Una mujer joven que sueña con ser autora infantil entabla amistad con un cascarrabias viejo, viudo y rico.
Six people in New York are adrift. Zeke and Luke work in a sex shop: Zeke takes gay liberation seriously, Luke likes to sparkle and takes nothing seriously. He's offended when Stephen calls him a gay cliché, then, surprisingly, they find each other attractive and interesting. Stephen, it turns out, has a great apartment, trust fund, and artwork he's painted on his walls. Meanwhile, Peter, a neat-freak, and Derek, nice to everyone, move in together. Peter's compulsiveness threatens the relationship. Last, newly-engaged Marilyn, a recovering alcoholic stuck at step 2, can't stop obsessing about wedding details. Can these folks sort out civilization and its discontents?
Six people in New York are adrift. Zeke and Luke work in a sex shop: Zeke takes gay liberation seriously, Luke likes to sparkle and takes nothing seriously. He's offended when Stephen calls him a gay cliché, then, surprisingly, they find each other attractive and interesting. Stephen, it turns out, has a great apartment, trust fund, and artwork he's painted on his walls. Meanwhile, Peter, a neat-freak, and Derek, nice to everyone, move in together. Peter's compulsiveness threatens the relationship. Last, newly-engaged Marilyn, a recovering alcoholic stuck at step 2, can't stop obsessing about wedding details. Can these folks sort out civilization and its discontents?
En Nueva York, Felix, un neurótico redactor de noticias que acaba de romper con su esposa, es instado por su caótico amigo Oscar, un periodista deportivo, a mudarse con él; pero sus estilos de vida son tan diferentes como lo son la noche y el día, de modo que muy pronto las estrictas ideas de Felix sobre cómo mantener limpio un hogar comienzan a irritar a Oscar.
En Nueva York, Felix, un neurótico redactor de noticias que acaba de romper con su esposa, es instado por su caótico amigo Oscar, un periodista deportivo, a mudarse con él; pero sus estilos de vida son tan diferentes como lo son la noche y el día, de modo que muy pronto las estrictas ideas de Felix sobre cómo mantener limpio un hogar comienzan a irritar a Oscar.
Roy y Frank son dos estafadores de poca monta.La vida privada de Roy es más bien problemática: padece agorafobia, es un maniático compulsivo, un fumador empedernido y no tiene ningún tipo de relación personal; a veces, cuando sus manías empiezan a poner en peligro su rendimiento y su cordura, se ve obligado a visitar a un psicoanalista para seguir funcionando. Gracias a la terapia que le prescribe su médico, llega a saber que tiene una hija adolescente, cosa que sospechaba, pero que nunca se había atrevido a confirmar. Y lo que es más preocupante, Angela quiere conocer al padre al que nunca ha visto. Al principio, la aparición de Angela perturba la ordenada rutina de su neurótico padre. Sin embargo, a pesar de su peculiar manera de asumir la paternidad, Roy comienza a disfrutar de una relación que nunca había soñado tener.
Roy y Frank son dos estafadores de poca monta.La vida privada de Roy es más bien problemática: padece agorafobia, es un maniático compulsivo, un fumador empedernido y no tiene ningún tipo de relación personal; a veces, cuando sus manías empiezan a poner en peligro su rendimiento y su cordura, se ve obligado a visitar a un psicoanalista para seguir funcionando. Gracias a la terapia que le prescribe su médico, llega a saber que tiene una hija adolescente, cosa que sospechaba, pero que nunca se había atrevido a confirmar. Y lo que es más preocupante, Angela quiere conocer al padre al que nunca ha visto. Al principio, la aparición de Angela perturba la ordenada rutina de su neurótico padre. Sin embargo, a pesar de su peculiar manera de asumir la paternidad, Roy comienza a disfrutar de una relación que nunca había soñado tener.
A man's life falls apart as a result of his affliction with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tourette's Syndrome in this touching and funny tale.
A man's life falls apart as a result of his affliction with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tourette's Syndrome in this touching and funny tale.
A comedy based on NBC's "People Are Funny" radio (and later television) program with Art Linkletter with a fictional story of how the program came to be on a national network from its humble beginning at a Nevada radio station. Jack Haley is a producer with only half-rights to the program while Ozzie Nelson and Helen Walker are the radio writers and supply the romance. Rudy Vallee, always able to burlesque himself intentional and, quite often, unintentional, is the owner of the sought-after sponsoring company. Frances Langford, as herself, sings "I'm in the Mood for Love" while the Vagabonds quartet (billed 12th and last) chimes in on "Angeline" and "The Old Square Dance is Back Again."
A comedy based on NBC's "People Are Funny" radio (and later television) program with Art Linkletter with a fictional story of how the program came to be on a national network from its humble beginning at a Nevada radio station. Jack Haley is a producer with only half-rights to the program while Ozzie Nelson and Helen Walker are the radio writers and supply the romance. Rudy Vallee, always able to burlesque himself intentional and, quite often, unintentional, is the owner of the sought-after sponsoring company. Frances Langford, as herself, sings "I'm in the Mood for Love" while the Vagabonds quartet (billed 12th and last) chimes in on "Angeline" and "The Old Square Dance is Back Again."
At the height of Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre orchestrates the trial and execution of several of his fellow leading French revolutionaries including Georges Danton.
At the height of Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre orchestrates the trial and execution of several of his fellow leading French revolutionaries including Georges Danton.
Con la actuación estelar del actor y teniente Clark Gable, el film nos ofrece una visión privilegiada del día a día en la vida de los pilotos de bombarderos B-17 estadounidenses en sus bases de Inglaterra, su preparación y entrenamiento; así como los peligros a los que deben hacer frente en las continuas misiones de bombardeo sobre la Europa ocupada.
Con la actuación estelar del actor y teniente Clark Gable, el film nos ofrece una visión privilegiada del día a día en la vida de los pilotos de bombarderos B-17 estadounidenses en sus bases de Inglaterra, su preparación y entrenamiento; así como los peligros a los que deben hacer frente en las continuas misiones de bombardeo sobre la Europa ocupada.
Letters, Riddles and Writs is a one act opera for television by Michael Nyman broadcast in 1991.
Letters, Riddles and Writs is a one act opera for television by Michael Nyman broadcast in 1991.
Iskyss is a strong and poetic love story based on Gunvor Galtung Haavik’s double life through 30 years. During the Cold War, she was employed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and assigned to the Norwegian Embassy in Moscow. With the information she had access to in the capacity of her position as interpreter and secretary, she frequently fed the KGB secret information.
Iskyss is a strong and poetic love story based on Gunvor Galtung Haavik’s double life through 30 years. During the Cold War, she was employed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and assigned to the Norwegian Embassy in Moscow. With the information she had access to in the capacity of her position as interpreter and secretary, she frequently fed the KGB secret information.
Una niña tiene que decidir con quién casarse: un pobre campesino o un rico propietario de un club nocturno.
Una niña tiene que decidir con quién casarse: un pobre campesino o un rico propietario de un club nocturno.
Moody, atmospheric ghost story starring Mason as a retired tradesman who purchases an old mansion that has been vacant for 40 years because it is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who had died there. Unaware of the mansion's reputation, Mason and his wife Mullen move in and hire a young woman, Lockwood, to keep house. Soon after Lockwood's arrival, strange things begin to happen in the household, and it becomes apparent that she is possessed by the spirit of the dead girl, though Mason scoffs at the idea. On death's door and bedridden, Lockwood asks for the same doctor who treated the woman who died 40 years ago. He arrives and treats her. The next morning Lockwood is cured, and it is revealed by the police that the doctor's dead body was found in his carriage hours before the time Mason claims he arrived to see Lockwood. Convinced that not only the ghost of the girl but that of the doctor as well entered his home, Mason finally believes in the supernatural.
Moody, atmospheric ghost story starring Mason as a retired tradesman who purchases an old mansion that has been vacant for 40 years because it is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who had died there. Unaware of the mansion's reputation, Mason and his wife Mullen move in and hire a young woman, Lockwood, to keep house. Soon after Lockwood's arrival, strange things begin to happen in the household, and it becomes apparent that she is possessed by the spirit of the dead girl, though Mason scoffs at the idea. On death's door and bedridden, Lockwood asks for the same doctor who treated the woman who died 40 years ago. He arrives and treats her. The next morning Lockwood is cured, and it is revealed by the police that the doctor's dead body was found in his carriage hours before the time Mason claims he arrived to see Lockwood. Convinced that not only the ghost of the girl but that of the doctor as well entered his home, Mason finally believes in the supernatural.
A loving couple struggle to fend for themselves in modern day Los Angeles, One a loner and down and out, the other a lonely but hardworking secretary. Eventually, as cracks form in their passionate relationship, they resort to robbing an aging actress for money.
A loving couple struggle to fend for themselves in modern day Los Angeles, One a loner and down and out, the other a lonely but hardworking secretary. Eventually, as cracks form in their passionate relationship, they resort to robbing an aging actress for money.
This is not merely another film about cinema history; it is a film about the love of cinema, a journey of discovery through over a century of German film history. Ten people working in film today remember their favourite films of yesteryear.
This is not merely another film about cinema history; it is a film about the love of cinema, a journey of discovery through over a century of German film history. Ten people working in film today remember their favourite films of yesteryear.
The story of the Dassau family, a family of artists: Frau Dassau is a composer, her husband is a writer, and their children are equally gifted as painters, poets and musicians. But unfortunately, no one wants to invest money in their art. The family is about to starve when Nicole comes up with a marvelous idea: She is going to write the "most scandalous book", the sex memoirs of a teenager. For this, she hides under the pseudonym of Eva. The book becomes an enormous success indeed, but Nicole's parents are decent people, and the public interest in their sluttish daughter begins to bother them. Things begin to get even more unpleasant when Nicole falls in love with an American publisher who'd prefer a virgin…
The story of the Dassau family, a family of artists: Frau Dassau is a composer, her husband is a writer, and their children are equally gifted as painters, poets and musicians. But unfortunately, no one wants to invest money in their art. The family is about to starve when Nicole comes up with a marvelous idea: She is going to write the "most scandalous book", the sex memoirs of a teenager. For this, she hides under the pseudonym of Eva. The book becomes an enormous success indeed, but Nicole's parents are decent people, and the public interest in their sluttish daughter begins to bother them. Things begin to get even more unpleasant when Nicole falls in love with an American publisher who'd prefer a virgin…