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A great insight into a berlin girls life and rugged and raw filming makes the movie. There was to my knowledge no other known substance that evoked such profound psychic effects in such extremely low doses, that caused such dramatic changes in human consciousness and our experience of the inner and outer world. Even after hofmann and his coworkers in switzerland published their work in a 1947 article, no one in the united states seemed to notice. It is structured around extensive interviews with albert hofmann, the chemist who first discovered the substance, stanislav grof, a.

This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in. Review martin witz s fascinating film traces the history of the drug, from its early tests, possible military applications and to its eventual fame as drugofchoice for the hippie generation, and it is a wonderfully mounted montage of. Albert hofmanns lsd ou streaming une fois, vous pouvez noter ce film. It covers the entire span of lsds existence, right from its conception, up until filming. Una pelicula dirigida por martin witz con albert hofmann, stanislav grof, martin a. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info.

The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. Watch hoffmans potion, a doc about lsd inventor albert. Review martin witzs fascinating film traces the history of the drug, from its early tests, possible military applications and to its eventual fame as drugofchoice for the hippie generation, and it is a wonderfully mounted montage of. The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. Jul 07, 2015 since swiss scientist albert hofmann accidentally discovered lsds psychedelic properties in 1943, a plethora of books, news articles, film documentaries, academic papers and conferences about the substance have seen the light of day. So they should have it as an alternative if people choose to use another way of not using drugs. Swiss film award quartz, best documentary film 2012 nomination. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943. Hofmanns enfant terrible was first born in a swiss lab in november 1938. Albert hofmann lsd a psychedelic problem child comes. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd. Kaufen sie the substance albert hofmanns lsd gunstig ein. This will become the first lsdassisted psychotherapy study in over 35 years.

Albert hofmanns lsd by roger keen published april 29, 20 updated october 21, 2014 the substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. Two chapters of this bookhow lsd originated and lsd experience and. Albert hofmanns lsd 2011 fantastic 2011 lets spend the night together 2010. This translation has been carefully overseen by albert hofmann, which made my task both simpler and more enjoyable. Albert hofmanns lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year.

Albert hofmanns lsd is an informative and entertaining investigation into the history of a drug so potent that mere fractions of a milligram can alter a subjects. Streaming di film e serie complete con sottotitoli in italiano. This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds. Its father, albert hoffman, was working on ergot rye fungus derivatives in search. Albert hofmann psilocybin trip report the psychedelic. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. In 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind.

A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub. By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. One such experiment, which served as a comparison between lsd and psilocybin, took place in the spring of 1962. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmanns discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and dying. Apr 29, 2008 albert hofmann january 11, 1906 april 29, 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. By 1965, more than 2,000 papers had been published, many reporting extremely positive outcomes in treating anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and alcoholism. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the substance. Albert hofmanns lsd artfully incorporates archival footage, new interviews and clips from antidrug propaganda films feeling at times more like a science fiction film than documentary. Afpgetty images the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. The albert hofmann collection is a collection of around 4,000 scientific articles related primarily to lsd, but also psilocybin, bol an obscure relative of lsd, and a handful of other psychoactive chemicals. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today. The substance albert hofmanns lsd a documentation by martin witz ab dem 17. Sandoz continued adding to this collection for nearly 35 years, gathering more than 4,000 documents on the topic.

Feb 11, 20 albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. Albert hofmanns discovery of lsd in 1943 may have begun a new age in the exploration of the human mind, but it took six years for word to reach america. Respected figures considered it a wonder drug and gave their careers over to lsd research. These articles were nearly all cut from original journals and then bound with tape into 93 cloth bound binders. The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug. Paris albert hofmann, the mystical swiss chemist who gave the world lsd, the most powerful psychotropic substance known, died tuesday at his hilltop home near basel, switzerland. Watch hoffmans potion, a doc about lsd inventor albert hoffman.

Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by martin witz. Albert hofmann s lsd 2011 fantastic 2011 let s spend the night together 2010. Biografilm 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube. The music during a trip has a huge influence along with other elements of the setting around you, like familiar people, beautiful landscape and. Albert hofmanns lsd a film by martin witz an icarus films release. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffman s discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. Swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943.

This documentary from 2011 takes a close, scrutinising look at the troubled relationship we have with lsd, and how it has changed over time. Albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. The substance albert hofmanns lsd realeyz stream indie films. Albert hofmann s lsd is an informative and entertaining investigation into the history of a drug so potent that mere fractions of a milligram can alter a subject s. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmann s discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and dying. Albert hofmanns collection of lsd and psilocybin related papers. Albert hofmanns lsd 2011 swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943, creating a powerful molecule that will have an impact on the scientific. Albert hofmann january 11, 1906 april 29, 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. United in a utopian mission to save the planet through the consciousnessraising power of lsd, these underground chemists manufactured a massive amount of acid, including the gold standard for quality lsd, orange sunshine, all while staying.

Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffmans discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. Video thumbnail for the substance albert hofmanns lsd. Hofmanns vision of lsd as a medicine for the soul seemed to be coming to fruition. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds discoverer. Apr 30, 2008 dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with the unique power to alter ones sense of reality through vivid imagery. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann. This selfexperiment showed that lsd 25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. The give out opioids like candy i believe the pharmaceutical companies are are keeping lsd therapy at bay. Since swiss scientist albert hofmann accidentally discovered lsds psychedelic properties in 1943, a plethora of books, news articles, film documentaries, academic papers and conferences about the substance have seen the light of day.

The substance albert hofmanns lsd trailer 2011 youtube. Gordon wasson for checking the chapters on lsds mexican relatives and on ska maria pastora for accuracy and style. Aug 10, 2012 this will become the first lsdassisted psychotherapy study in over 35 years. The substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. Lsd creator albert hofmann drops acid for the first time the swiss chemist created lsd in 1936 but it wasnt until 1943 that he first dosed himself and went on a magical bicycle ride. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today.

Oct 19, 20 martin witzs splendid documentary the substance. May 05, 2012 albert hofmann s discovery of lsd in 1943 may have begun a new age in the exploration of the human mind, but it took six years for word to reach america. An experiment with psilocybin such theoretical discussions about the magic drugs were supplemented by practical experiments. This selfexperiment showed that lsd25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency. Apr 30, 2008 paris albert hofmann, the mystical swiss chemist who gave the world lsd, the most powerful psychotropic substance known, died tuesday at his hilltop home near basel, switzerland. All of this is compelling, though it doesnt really pinpoint the origins of the agencys interest in lsd. The collection now consists of a nearly complete archive of historical lsd and psilocybin journal articles.

Les psychiatres commenceront a utiliser, dans les annees 1950, cette nouvelle substance appelee lsd a des fins. Guarda ora the story of nicholas sand and tim scully, the unlikely duo at the heart of 1960s american drug counterculture. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Hofmann s vision of lsd as a medicine for the soul seemed to be coming to fruition. I hope you will help in the transformation of my problem child into a wonder child.

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