“Freud’s Last Session,” the 2023 drama featuring an ensemble cast including Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, Liv Lisa Fries, Jodi Balfour, Jeremy Northam, and Orla Brady, unfolds as a riveting exploration of intellectual clashes between the great minds of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis. Adapted from Mark St. Germain’s eponymous stage play, which draws inspiration from Armand Nicholi’s “The Question of God,” the film elegantly navigates the realms of philosophy and psychology.
Set against the backdrop of psychoanalyst Freud’s London residence in early September 1939, the movie delves into profound discussions on God, paternal influences, and the complexities of human sexuality. Freud, known for his penchant for interweaving every topic with sexual undertones, skillfully uses his iconic cigar as a symbolic prop throughout the film, adding depth to the narrative.
The meeting between Freud and Lewis starts discordantly when the latter apologizes for his satirical portrayal of the psychiatrist in “The Pilgrim’s Regress,” only for Freud to admit he hasn’t read the book. What follows is a fascinating exchange where Freud, driven by curiosity, grapples with the mystery of how an Oxford scholar like Lewis could embrace religious beliefs, particularly Christianity, later in life.
As the dialogue unfolds, the film becomes an intellectual battleground, with Lewis passionately defending his faith and Freud attempting to dismantle it as a product of psychological mechanisms—be it a longing for a paternal figure or manifestations of sexual repression. The clash of ideologies forms the narrative’s core, and viewers are taken on a compelling journey as Lewis articulates the rationale behind his profound belief in the Christian God.
“Freud’s Last Session” masterfully transcends its theatrical origins, offering audiences a visually captivating and thought-provoking cinematic experience. The film’s gripping exploration of faith, psychology, and the intricacies of human belief systems creates a compelling narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.
Cat: Anthony Hopkins
Matthew Goode
Liv Lisa Fries
Jodi Balfour
Jeremy Northam
Orla Brady
Cinematography Ben Smithard
Edited by Paul Tothill
Music by Coby Brown
Production
companies:Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland
Last Session Productions
Subotica Productions
14 Sunset
Distributed by
Sony Pictures Classics
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