HISTORY
The Suffering of the Habsburgs
45' (GER, ENG subs)
Get to know the Dr. Feel Good of the Habsburg dynasty!
Would you believe that smoking marijuana used to be a treatment for asthma, and cocaine suppositories were remedies for sleep disorders? Medical anomalies like these are revealed in the records of a 19th century Viennese court physician. We take you on a journey guided by these texts, revealing not only shocking medical practices but also unique social characteristics of the 19th century.
Facts
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Original TitleDie Leiden der Habsburger
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Year2019
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Length45' (GER, ENG subs)
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ResolutionHD
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Film byStefan Wolner
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