Lsd is the collaborative super group comprising sia, diplo and labrinth. Albert hofmanns lsd is an informative and entertaining investigation into the history of a drug so potent that mere fractions of a milligram can alter a subjects. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug. It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. Hofmanns potion albert hofmann lsd documentary youtube. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd. Albert hofmanns lsd a film by martin witz an icarus films release in 1943, at the. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. The music during a trip has a huge influence along with other elements of the setting around you, like familiar people, beautiful landscape and.
Apr 29, 2008 albert hofmann january 11, 1906 april 29, 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Albert hofmann s lsd is an informative and entertaining investigation into the history of a drug so potent that mere fractions of a milligram can alter a subject s. This translation has been carefully overseen by albert hofmann, which made my task both simpler and more enjoyable. Albert hofmann psilocybin trip report the psychedelic. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the.
The group evolved as a natural kinship amongst artists, initiated by songwriters labrinth and sia who came together one night to write a song and quickly realised there were many more waiting to be penned. Una pelicula dirigida por martin witz con albert hofmann, stanislav grof, martin a. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. Afpgetty images the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. By 1965, more than 2,000 papers had been published, many reporting extremely positive outcomes in treating anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and alcoholism. An experiment with psilocybin such theoretical discussions about the magic drugs were supplemented by practical experiments. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann in 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. Albert hofmann, the pioneering swiss chemist and advocate of psychedelics who discovered the hallucinogenic properties of lsd, died tuesday. Hofmann s vision of lsd as a medicine for the soul seemed to be coming to fruition. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 7. Here, at last, the father of lsd details the history of his problem child and his long and fruitful career as a research chemist. Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with the unique power to alter ones sense of reality through vivid imagery.
Two chapters of this bookhow lsd originated and lsd experience and. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the. This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmann s discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and dying. The albert hofmann collection is a collection of around 4,000 scientific articles related primarily to lsd, but also psilocybin, bol an obscure relative of lsd, and a handful of other psychoactive chemicals. Apr 30, 2008 dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub. The substance albert hofmanns lsd part i video dailymotion. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943. Albert hofmanns lsd movie yify subtitles details got it.
Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Gordon wasson for checking the chapters on lsds mexican relatives and on ska maria pastora for accuracy and style. May 17, 20 turn on, tune in, drop out and accidentally discover lsd excerpt when albert hoffmann began exploring the chemical properties of the ergot spore, he stumbled upon a potent psychedelic. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. Albert hofmanns lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as.
Sandoz continued adding to this collection for nearly 35 years, gathering more than 4,000 documents on the topic. Lsd creator albert hofmann drops acid for the first time the swiss chemist created lsd in 1936 but it wasnt until 1943 that he first dosed himself and went on a magical bicycle ride. These subtitles in english language may be downloaded for free as a. These articles were nearly all cut from original journals and then bound with tape into 93 cloth bound binders. Documentary biography history in 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today. Albert hofmann translator s preface numerous accounts of the discovery of lsd have been published in english. Sep 05, 2012 the substance albert hofmannscoloulsrfuldhistory. The substance albert hofmanns lsd nachtschatten verlag.
Biografilm 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. Aujourdhui, cest lanniversaire dalbert hoffman 19062008, chimiste suisse, createur du lsd, ce 11 janvier. Feb 11, 20 albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. Respected figures considered it a wonder drug and gave their careers over to lsd research. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffmans discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. Albert hofmanns collection of lsd and psilocybin related papers. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. It showed potential benefits in the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other.
The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. The substance ist eine wahnsinnig interessante doku uber lsd. Review martin witz s fascinating film traces the history of the drug, from its early tests, possible military applications and to its eventual fame as drugofchoice for the hippie generation, and it is a wonderfully mounted montage of. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffman s discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. Lsd has a truly for this documentary is a a history that is told on this dvd. Hunt for john wilkes booth dvd movie at cd universe. The collection now consists of a nearly complete archive of historical lsd and psilocybin journal articles. Swiss film award quartz, best documentary film 2012 nomination. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website more info. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab.
In 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. One such experiment, which served as a comparison between lsd and psilocybin, took place in the spring of 1962. War sehr hilfreich, hat viele eindrucke vermittelt. Albert hofmann lsd a psychedelic problem child comes. The substance albert hofmanns lsd 2011 doku ws dvdrip ac3. The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. By the mid1950s, lsd research was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. Albert hofmanns lsd 2011 swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943, creating a powerful molecule that will have an impact on the scientific. Albert hofmanns lsd by roger keen published april 29, 20 updated october 21, 2014 the substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. Jul 07, 2015 since swiss scientist albert hofmann accidentally discovered lsds psychedelic properties in 1943, a plethora of books, news articles, film documentaries, academic papers and conferences about the substance have seen the light of day. Turn on, tune in, drop outand accidentally discover lsd.
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