Monos como Becky
Brief Synopsis
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An examination of the work of Portugese neurologist Egas Moniz, who pioneered psychosurgery techniques in the 1930s and popularized lobotomies for mental illness patients. Awarded the Noble Prize in 1949, Moniz was eventually murdered by one of his ex-patients. In a hospital in contemporary Cataloni
Cast & Crew
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Joaquin Jorda
Director
Joao Maria Pinto
Marian Varela
Petra Alcantara
Montse Bustos
Juana Cabeza
Film Details
Also Known As
Monkeys Like Becky
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Medical
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Els Quatre Gats; Ficav; StudioCanal
Location
Catalonia, Spain
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 37m
Synopsis
An examination of the work of Portugese neurologist Egas Moniz, who pioneered psychosurgery techniques in the 1930s and popularized lobotomies for mental illness patients. Awarded the Noble Prize in 1949, Moniz was eventually murdered by one of his ex-patients. In a hospital in contemporary Catalonia, six schizophrenic patients decide to stage a play of Moniz's life, and offer a critical perspective on his legacy.
Film Details
Also Known As
Monkeys Like Becky
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Medical
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Els Quatre Gats; Ficav; StudioCanal
Location
Catalonia, Spain
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 37m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at London Film Festival (Experimenta) November 1-16, 2000.
Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Made in Spanish) September 21-30.
color
Dolby Digital
