Freud: The Secret Passion is a 1962 biographical drama film directed by John Huston. The film focuses on the early years of Sigmund Freud's career, when he first began treating patients diagnosed with hysteria. At the time, Freud's radical technique of hypnosis was met with a great deal of skepticism and resistance.
Despite the opposition, Freud persisted and continued to explore the mysteries of the human psyche. He developed his now famous theory of the unconscious mind and the importance of dreams in unlocking repressed desires and memories.
The film also explores Freud's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his own struggles with mental illness. It also touches on the broader political and cultural context of the time, including the rise of anti-Semitism and the threat of fascism.
Freud: The Secret Passion features an all-star cast, including Montgomery Clift as Freud, Susannah York as one of his patients, and Larry Parks as Freud's close friend and colleague, Dr. Josef Breuer. The film was praised for its sensitive portrayal of Freud and his groundbreaking work, and for its exploration of the complex and often troubled nature of the human psyche.