The Women at Själö
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Women at Själö
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 14, 2008
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
43%
Original Title
Kvinnorna på Själö
Production Companies
YLE
Director
Mikaela Weurlander
Description
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".
Cast
Crew
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