It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. Apr 30, 2008 the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. 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. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann. Hofmann s discovery of the effect of lsd in basel came 5 years after his original synthesis of the molecule in 1938. It covers the entire span of lsds existence, right from its conception, up until filming. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. Doxa 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube. The substance albert hofmanns lsd film, trailer, kritik kinozeit. Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with. The substance albert hofmanns lsd kinostart mindjazz pictures. Albert hofmanns lsd a film by martin witz an icarus films release in 1943, at the. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
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. Lsd came into being within a systematic research program, and the accident did not occur until much later. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. From 2000 through 2001, erowid managed a project to digitize and publish albert hofmann s collection of more than 4,000 lsd related papers.
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 hofmannas lsd investigates the discovery and history. Swiss film award quartz, best documentary film 2012 nomination. This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps.
No interesting effects appeared, and the molecule was consigned to the useless heap. Hofmann signed a number of sheets of lsd 60 blotter art, 20 of which were donated by jon hanna to erowid. As he celebrates his 100th birthday, david mccandless hears about the trip of his lifetime. Albert hofmann s lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. A few years ago, we posted this 1978 interview with timothy leary, in which the charismatic lsd champion, prisoner, and future ron paul supporter speaks passionately about the benefits of taking acid. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. The incredible story of albert hofmann and the birth of lsd. Best known as the first person to synthesize, ingest, and discover the psychedelic effects of lsd, albert hofmann was more than just a chemist. 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.
But for a more balanced perspective on the controversial drug, we recommend the 2002 film hofmann s potion, by canadian filmmaker connie littlefeld. Director of research, department of natural products, sandoz ltd. The accidental discovery of lsd after the drug was dismissed by the pharmaceutical company that developed it, a researcher started experimenting on himself with it. By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. The substancealbert hofmanns lsd martin witz, switzerlandgermany, 2011, 89 mins tuesday may 8 3. See how the swiss scientist synthesized the drug that took the world on a trip and fueled a cultural revolution. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world.
Time and again i hear or read that lsd was discovered by accident. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by martin witz. The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. Kaufen sie the substance albert hofmanns lsd gunstig ein. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. Mar 22, 2017 explains hofmanns different methods of pharmaceutical research based on traditional plant medicine includes the poetry of this mystical prophet of psychedelic science. The father of lsd dr albert hofmann was an anonymous swiss chemist then he inadvertently created the mindaltering psychedelic drug that would shape popular culture for generations. In 1943, swiss chemist albert hofmann made a sensational discovery. A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub.
The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmanns discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on. So they should have it as an alternative if people choose to use another way of not using drugs. 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. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmann s discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on his bicycle after.
Sep 24, 2010 doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsd s discoverer. May 17, 2012 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. Wrong and inappropriate use has caused lsd to become my problem child. The substance albert hofmanns lsd entretien avec martin. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds discoverer. New york albert hofmann, the father of the mindaltering drug lsd whose medical discovery grew into a notorious problem child, died tuesday. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as. This documentary from 2011 takes a close, scrutinising look at the troubled relationship we have with lsd, and how it has changed over time. The first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102.
The discovery of lsd and subsequent investigations on naturally occurring hallucinogens albert hofmann, phd. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. Special internal and external advance preparations are required. The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. These articles were nearly all cut from original journals and then bound with tape into 93 cloth bound binders. Chapter 7 of discoveries in biological psychiatry, frank j. He was then an unknown chemist in switzerland, but his discovery of the mind. Biografilm 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube. Albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the. 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. A beautifully produced film describing the history of the of lsd, with interviews with hofmann, leary and dr. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today.
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. Albert hofmannas lsd investigates the discovery and. Amazingly, no one seems to have noticed that the narration script is missing from this download and also from the dvd. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd. Albert hofmanns lsd is an informative and entertaining investigation into the history of a drug so potent that mere. The give out opioids like candy i believe the pharmaceutical companies are are keeping lsd therapy at bay.
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