Augustine (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: France
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Alice Winocour
Writer: Alice Winocour
Summary
Augustine is a historical drama set in 19th century France, focusing on the real-life relationship between Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot and his patient Augustine, a young kitchen maid suffering from epilepsy. The film explores themes of medical ethics, power dynamics, and the complex nature of desire, as seen through the lens of their evolving relationship. Directed by Alice Winocour, it offers a unique perspective on the early scientific understanding of hysteria and neurological conditions.