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Director: Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Cast: Tilda Swinton
In 2015 reknown Cuban artist Tania Bruguera was imprisoned in Havana after advocating for freedom of expression. Shortly after her release she returned to the United States and located Dr. Frank M. Ochberg, the founding father of trauma therapy, particularly PTSD and Stockholm Syndrome. The filmed therapy sessions between them exposes an intimate yet profound analysis of Cuba, surveillance and the politics in of repression embedded in government and family structures.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Tania Libre is a critically acclaimed 2017 documentary directed by Lynn Hershman-Leeson that explores the imprisonment of Cuban artist Tania Bruguera and her subsequent trauma therapy sessions. The film has received positive reviews from critics for its intimate and profound analysis of Cuba's political repression.
Why you might like this:
Fans of documentary films and political dramas will be captivated by Tania Libre (2017), directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lynn Hershman-Leeson. The intimate therapy sessions between renowned Cuban artist Tania Bruguera and trauma expert Dr. Frank M. Ochberg offer a profound examination of the intersection of art, politics, and personal freedom, with Tilda Swinton's powerful performance at the center.