Plot
In 18th century Vienna, Franz Anton Mesmer believes he is able to heal patients by drawing out something unique from inside his patients. However, the only ones who seem to have improvements are the young ladies he helps. His controversial methods and their consequences lead him to leave Vienna and head to Paris. However, once there, he takes advantage of his unique methods to provide entertainment, which he is censured for by other doctors.Main cast
Details
The movie was released on videocassette by First Look and in Canada in 1994 by Cineplex Odeon and MCA. In 2000, the movie was released on DVD by Image Entertainment, but has been discontinued since. As of January 3, 2010, there have been no plans made to release a new DVD. This movie was shot in Vienna, Austria with the interior shots filmed at Esterházy Palace in Fertõd, Hungary. Mesmer was released in August 1994 in Canada, at the Montréal World Film Festival.Quotes
Franz Mesmer, Franz Anton Mesmer: (with sarcasm) "Professor Doctor Stoerk, can I help you at all? I deal with most derangements, sir."Awards
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* * * 1994 films 1990s biographical drama films American biographical drama films Austrian biographical drama films British biographical drama films Canadian biographical drama films English-language Austrian films English-language Canadian films English-language German films Films directed by Roger Spottiswoode Films with screenplays by Dennis Potter Biographical films about physicians Films set in the 1770s Films set in the 1780s Films set in Vienna Films set in Paris Films scored by Michael Nyman 1994 drama films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films 1990s Canadian films 1990s British films Films about disability {{bio-film-stub