Nise: The Heart of Madness
Seen it?2016 | 106 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After being released from prison, Dr. Nise da Silveira is back at work in a psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro where she refuses to employ the new and violent electroshock in the treatment of schizophrenics. Ridiculed by doctors, she is forced to take on the abandoned Sector for Occupational Therapy, where she would start a revolution through paintings, animals and love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roberto Berliner
- Glória PiresNise da Silveira
- Simone MazzerAdelina Gomes
- Julio AdriãoCarlos Pertuis
- Claudio JaborandyEmygdio de Barros
- Fabrício BoliveiraFernando Diniz
- Roney VillelaLúcio Noeman
- Flávio BauraquiOtávio Ignácio
- Bernardo MarinhoRaphael Domingues
- Augusto MadeiraLima
- Felipe RochaAlmir