Dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as. 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. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a. Hofmanns discovery of the effect of lsd in basel came 5 years after his original synthesis of the molecule in 1938. 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. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by martin witz.
A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmanns 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. 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. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today. Albert hofmannas lsd investigates the discovery and. The acclaimed discoverer of lsds personal experiences and thoughts on chemistry, the natural sciences, mindaltering drugs, the soul, and the search for happiness shares a different side of the father of lsd, one known only to his friends and close colleagues explains hofmanns different methods of pharmaceutical research based on traditional plant medicine. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the. 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 hofmann, the discoverer of lsd, took the drug out of scientific interest for several decades. Images, 25th leeds international film festival, max ophuls preis 2012, 35th goteborg. By 1965, more than 2,000 papers had been published, many reporting extremely positive outcomes in treating anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and alcoholism. These articles were nearly all cut from original journals and. Albert hofmanns lsd a film by martin witz an icarus films release in 1943, at the. The substance albert hofmanns lsd entretien avec martin witz fraita. By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943.
In the early 1960s, hofmanns miracle drug escaped from the lab. Feature films documentaries filmography who we are contact italiano. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. It showed potential benefits in the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. It is structured around extensive interviews with albert hofmann, the chemist who first discovered the substance, stanislav grof, a psychiatrist well known for. The substance albert hofmanns lsd a documentation by martin witz ab dem 17. The substance albert hofmanns lsd 2011 webrip 720p yts 652018. Albert hofmann, a swiss chemist looking for a new headache treatment, first produced lsd in 1938. The substance albert hofmanns lsd entretien avec martin witz.
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 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. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab. It covers the entire span of lsds existence, right from its conception, up until filming.
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. Albert hofmann, who died in 2008 aged 102, first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide lsd in 1938, but the results of animal tests were so unremarkable that the chemical was abandoned. Immersed in the complex process of synthesizing the drug, hoffman accidentally allowed a droplet of lsd to dissolve onto his exposed skin. 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.
On bicycle day, albert hofmann took the first lsd trip. A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub. Hofmann signed a number of sheets of lsd60 blotter art, 20 of which were donated by jon hanna to erowid. Gordon wasson for checking the chapters on lsds mexican relatives and on ska maria pastora for accuracy and style. 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. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds.
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. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann. As he celebrates his 100th birthday, david mccandless hears about the trip of his lifetime. The substance albert hofmanns lsd schweizer trailer. No interesting effects appeared, and the molecule was consigned to the useless heap. Thing is no amount of analogies and evidence can change their mind because they are genuinely convinced that lsd or any other such drug is bad. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. From 2000 through 2001, erowid managed a project to digitize and publish albert hofmanns collection of more than 4,000 lsdrelated papers. In english, it is called lysergic acid diethylamide. Two chapters of this bookhow lsd originated and lsd experience and.
All that 32yearold albert hoffman wanted to do in 1938 was synthesize a chemical compound that would stimulate the respiratory and circulatory systems. The substance albert hofmanns lsd official trailer 2011 video. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the. By the mid1950s, lsd research was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds discoverer. This translation has been carefully overseen by albert hofmann, which made my task both simpler and more enjoyable. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Personally, my dad falls into the category of the population thinking any drug whatsoever is bad and one doesnt need anything external to achieve happiness or even an experience in the case of drugs. Not rated 1h 30min documentary, biography, history 17 may 2012 germany.
He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. Il cacciatore di vampiri 2016 ita chi bluray 1080p x264lsd. He first developed lysergic acid, a derivative of ergot, a fungus that grows on the rye plant. Hofmanns vision of lsd as a medicine for the soul seemed to be coming to fruition. I really like this passage about lsd from albert hofmanns. Review martin witzs 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.
A 1951 vial of lsd manufactured by sandoz laboratories, albert hofmanns employer. Respected figures considered it a wonder drug and gave their careers over to lsd research. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. The music during a trip has a huge influence along with other elements of the setting around you, like familiar people, beautiful landscape and. The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. Lsd25, as it was called then, was synthesized and tried on animals. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry.
The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943 external links. 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. Hofmanns potion albert hofmann lsd documentary youtube. Driven by intuition, he synthesized it again in 1943, and serendipitously noticed its profound effects on. In 1943, swiss chemist albert hofmann made a sensational discovery.
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