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Christopher Trent
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"Memoirs of My Nervous Illness" is based on the 1903 journal written by Daniel Paul Schreber, a distinguished German judge, while incarcerated in an asylum under the watch of the obsessive Dr. Emil Flechsig (Bob Cucuzza). Schreber's insanity was characterized by startling delusions, all chronicled in his journal, including a belief that he directly communicated with God through a secret "nerve language," and a desire to transform himself into a woman. The film depicts the eccentric man's increasing descent into his alternate universe of supernatural powers. Meanwhile, Flechsig struggles to maintain control of his patient, finding himself both attracted and repelled by Schreber's femininity. The narrative culminates in a courtroom plea by Schreber for his freedom from the asylum.
Cast
Daniel Schreber: Jefferson MaysDr. Emil Paul Flechsig: Robert Cucuzza
Moritz Schreber: Joe Coleman
Schreber: Lara Milian
Crew
Cinematographer: Kevin LombardEditor: Joey Grossman
Music: Don Dinicola
Costume Designer: Lee Harper
Sound Editor: Eric Milano
Sound Re-recording Mixer: Tom Paul
Supervising Sound Editor : Anne Pope
Special Effects Coordinator: Mary Frederickson
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