Outsider. Freud

The life and legacy of Sigmund Freud, one of the most influential and studied figures in modern psychology, is re-examined in this fresh new portrait of the man behind the theory. Over the course of four acts, this fascinating documentary combines animation, dreams, and insights from leading psychoanalysts. A deep dive into Freud’s experiences of marginalization as a Jew in Vienna during Hitler’s rise provides the context for how this moment shaped his theories and personal life. Through an intimate lens, the film reveals new dimensions of Freud’s legacy, focusing on the profound effects of being an outsider. 

Outsider. Freud is the latest entry in Qedar’s The Hebrews Project, a documentary series dedicated to preserving the histories of Hebrew writers and Jewish authors from the 17th century to present. Crucial to imparting and sharing the stories of those who came before and influence today, this film honors and upends the legacy of Freud as we know it.

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Yair Qedar is an Israeli documentary filmmaker, social activist and former journalist. In his project "the Hebrews", he had been Chronicling the lives of Jewish and Israeli figures of the modern Hebrew literary canon, Qedar's 19 feature length documentaries have all premiered at film festivals and have won the director over 30 prizes Also, Qedar is a leading LGBTQ activist. He created several Queer films and the first Israeli LGBTQ newspaper.