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C. G. Jung on Alchemy

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  • 2023
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Explore the private rare book collection of C. G. Jung and his personal handwritten excerpts. Discover the secrets of alchemy and psychology. Filmed at amazing locations like the House of C.... Read allExplore the private rare book collection of C. G. Jung and his personal handwritten excerpts. Discover the secrets of alchemy and psychology. Filmed at amazing locations like the House of C. G. Jung, Eranos and other places in Switzerland.Explore the private rare book collection of C. G. Jung and his personal handwritten excerpts. Discover the secrets of alchemy and psychology. Filmed at amazing locations like the House of C. G. Jung, Eranos and other places in Switzerland.

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    • Françoise Bonardel
    • Thomas Fischer
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      • Françoise Bonardel
      • Thomas Fischer
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    lluminating the Master's Vision

    Through rare archival access and artful filmmaking, the riveting four-part series C. G. Jung on Alchemy illuminates the pioneering psychiatrist's fascinating ideas on the connections between alchemy and psychology. Co-directors Sara Ferro and Chris Weil devoted five years to researching and filming inside hallowed spaces tied to Jung and Swiss mysticism, including the C. G. Jung House in Zurich and the legendary Eranos conferences. Their diligence pays off with a sweeping cinematic exploration into Jung's personal rare book collection and influential theories.

    Guiding us through the series' four episodes on the classical elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water, Ferro and Weil showcase Jung's own narration from archived materials along with analysis from contemporary Jungian experts. We come to better grasp Jung's groundbreaking discoveries on the parallels between ancient alchemists' quests to transmute matter and the modern process of integrating unconscious aspects into conscious awareness. Standout segments feature Jung's elevation of feminine/masculine synergy in individuation and his expansion of the Holy Trinity concept by alchemical systems.

    Beyond the scholarly substance, Ferro and Weil deserve acclaim for their editorial eye and intimate camerawork showcasing rare texts. Lingering close-ups of intricate illustrations and symbolic imagery allow viewers to appreciate alchemical artwork as never before. Careful editing connects the dazzling visuals to Jung's narration and commentary for an immersive flow. Ferro and Weil's cinematography offers the next best thing to holding legendary codices firsthand.

    C. G Jung on Alchemy stands out as essential viewing for appreciating the seminal psychiatrist's integration of mystical pursuits into his influential psychological and philosophical frameworks. Ferro and Weil's dedication shines through this definitive four-part treatment of a towering 20th century intellect whose collection of alchemical writings and thought still reverberate today.

    After watching, new admirers and longtime adherents of Jungian psychology will better understand his alchemical vision and respect for ancient wisdom. Erudite substance aside, Ferro and Weil deserve high praise for their editorial curation and rare archival access. It's no small feat to distil and connect Jung's complex interdisciplinary ideas into a cohesive moving portrait. Cinematography, narration, and analysis seamlessly fuse across four episodes linked to elemental systems and Jung's quest for psychological unity.

    I highly recommend C. G. Jung on Alchemy to anyone seeking an artful window into the Swiss legend's rare book collection and views on the synergy between empirical inquiry and symbolic realms. Ferro and Weil's five-year dedication shows in every carefully edited frame of this essential documentary series. Their cinematography transports viewers inside spaces few are privileged to access, let alone capture so evocatively. Captivating minds, eyes and hearts, this is filmmaking and storytelling near the height of its power.

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