Christian C.S Lewis Meets Freud in New Film

"Freud's Last Session" explores the question...what if two of the best thinkers met together? Christian writer C.S. Lewis is well known for his books including Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity, while Sigmund Freud is one of the best known philosophers. This imaginary tale combines a conversation about God and reason. Anthony Hopkins stars in the film. Director Matt Brown talks with Studio 5 about the importance of people with differing ideas communicating with each other, and the value this film has today.
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[@tarjan68]

Funny thing is Hopkins played as C.S. Lewis in “Shadowlands”.

[@aga5109]

Exactly. A beautiful film.

[@annchovey2089]

@@aga5109except it wasn’t accurate. It portrayed Lewis as losing his faith after his wife died.

[@JRRLewis]

@@annchovey2089 Does it really though? In Shadowlands, the last thing "Lewis" says about faith is when he tells the boy, Douglas, that he does believe in heaven. At any rate, it's a very touching movie.

[@annchovey2089]

@@JRRLewis believing in heaven doesn’t always mean believe mg in God. The movie ends with a very broken Lewis who still continued to publish religious writings but that is not included in the movie.

[@fitrisepviyantisumardi9544]

I think Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud in this movie 🙄

[@app13s33d]

"People are thirsting for debate." Oh man, that quote struck deep. I am one of those people. ❤

[@erikpaterson1404]

Yep I'm here too. Thing is we get shut down the minute the other is offended by our beliefs and opinions. Debate is not easy in this era of wokism..

[@app13s33d]

@erikpaterson1404 listening is a gift. Not everyone is born with it. Only the chosen few. 😅

[@erikpaterson1404]

@app13s33d aye, so we should be grateful we only make up 25 percent of the global population. 🤣

[@app13s33d]

@@erikpaterson1404 noted 😅

[@erikpaterson1404]

@@app13s33d lol. Don't u just hate when people reply 'noted' 😀😀

[@oekmama]

It’s very interesting that Hopkins is doing his most amazing work towards the end of his life: Shadowlands, Two Popes, That certain play, and now this…

[@tylerpedersen9836]

Didn't Shadowlands come out like 30 years ago?

[@brickerbro]

@@tylerpedersen9836 Anthony Hopkins has been at the end of his life for 30 years

[@arthurtrentndala6449]

You forgot to mention "The Father".

[@SpFlash1523]

"One Life" as well.

[@lowlygrinder2977]

The Scottish one?

[@peaceandlove544]

Hopkins isca convert, he said before he walked in the dark, now life is not easier but he sees the light at the end of the tunnel and knows he is not alone and loved.

[@williem1710]

According to Jung - Freud’s old friend - what caused their rift was Freud’s dogmatism. He made up his mind on issues without bothering much about exploring the issue or looking for evidence.

[@geologick]

This tracks. From what I've read of Freud, he was fairly hostile to having his ideas challenged, allowing his ego to speak over his logic

[@jacobabarrera]

Describing Jung as 'Freud's old friend' is hilarious

[@williem1710]

@@jacobabarrera That’s how Jung described it.

[@jacobabarrera]

It was more of a father / son relationship, with Freud being the father and Jung being the son. Their falling out was incredibly painful for both, as evidenced by their letters and described by Jung in his autobiography.@@williem1710

[@jacobabarrera]

@williem1710 He described his relation with Freud as a father and son relationship (with Freud being the father and him being the son) in his autobiography. The split was so dramatic because Freud saw Jung as the one to continue his great psychology, and when they split it was bitter, with Freud calling Jung’s archetypal psychology a “return to primitive animism”, which is a fair critique, although Jung’s work has been more favorable (of course, with its own issues, most notably the assertion that there is a metaphysical “collective unconscious”, when in reality archetypal motifs seem to be symbolic representations of emotional pathways as opposed to existing in a metaphysical “psychoid” realm, the latter which leads to the borderline deification of archetypes) So, Freud was less of an “old friend” and more of a Father who Jung forsaked, which is interesting and more dramatic than “old friend”

[@johnbollwerk]

When one side is repeatedly forced to compromise for the sake of "tolerance" - and this happens over and over again - eventually they put up the hand and say, "No more." To which the side that has never been forced to compromise then says, "You never compromise."

[@gummylens5465]

I'm trying to imagine "the most reluctant atheist" talk to Freud, but the way that Lewis dissects worldviews and ideas down to their atoms and strikes our hearts with incisive imagery and critiques just doesn't square with this halfheart version. Just me?

[@robertlehnert4148]

Peter Kreeft, has written several books where famous people (in life and afterlife) who have religious and philosophical discussions, including Freud and Socrates, and CS Lewis, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Aldous Huxley

[@toutestdit1646]

The most amazing thing being the fact that all three died on the same day. Lewis, JFK, and Huxley all died on November 22, 1963. Kreeft did an excellent job comparing and contrasting their public images and ideologies.

[@joycecampbell5590]

At one long time in my life - I would have loved this. But thank God...I'm happy to be locked into His tribe at this season and time ! If such is so widespread to include " everybody"...there must be a reason and purpose.

[@andrewbeattie244]

Truly there is a God.A devine creator who made the universe and beyond. Who breathed life into humanity and created us in his likeness. C.S.Lewis born in East Belfast and moved to England aged 9 when his mother died.The Belfast poet Andrew Beattie 😉

[@eliotreader8220]

I enjoyed Lewis's stories about his world of Narnia which I understand was largely inspired by his mother's passing

[@christianfrommuslim]

Yes, it is so important for everyone to be tolerant and listen even if they don't agree.

[@kidaz]

Funny as Hopkins played Lewis in another movie.

[@kristine8338]

Yes I am thirsting for debate. Great initiative. 😍

[@williama.hovestreydt6623]

another great example and well documented is Bernard Shaw and GK Chesterton

[@heatherross928]

Can’t wait to see this

[@terrathunderstorms3701]

Just telling a good story. Look forward to seeing it.

[@inboxnews]

Keith Green once said No Compromise. I agree with that.

[@josephzamer5802]

something ironic is that Hopkins did a movie when he is C.S.Lewis, maybe someone already mention down..

[@boison.a]

Oh beautiful!

[@Travelingthru]

Looks like a beautiful movie. Will see

[@nelenekaranges7260]

Brilliant !🎉

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Aw, I thought Hopkins might be reprsing his role as C.S. Lewis from Shadowlands...

[@annchovey2089]

Glad he isn’t. He wasn’t that good. He made Lewis more English than Irish.

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

@@annchovey2089 Anthony Hopkins is ALWAYS "that good". He's as good as it gets.

[@annchovey2089]

@@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat Have to disagree on "Shadowlands". He didn't really study who Lewis was. Josh Ackland from the old version of "Shadowlands" captured Lewis much better but Debra Winger did a better job playing the part of Joy than Claire Bloom. Research pays off.

[@ms.chrisie8040]

Very intriguing. 2 gaint minds battles the unending question of our Heavenly Father & His Only Begotten Son whom I shall believe in for eternity 🙌😊. Cant wait......

[@purefoldnz3070]

gaint?

[@dhebora831]

So this is by far the assumption that this two had met ? I was sow EXCITED and FACINATED that such an "ENCOUNTER" did happen... and now.... your saying its just base Oon assumption that they may have met and talked about GOD... ? ? ? well... 😤 Im still EXCITED so GORAAA!✨

[@numinous4789]

I'm looking forward to this one. And, as others have mentioned, it is ironic due to Sir Anthony Hopkins having portrayed C.S. Lewis in another film.

[@Maria-qn6fe]

Wow I love this

[@wonfinity]

what a gem!

[@doctordoom8472]

Let's not forget C.S. Lewis was an atheist until he met and had conversations with J.R.R. Tolkien.

[@youngrevival9715]

This looks great

[@godfirst9845]

Amazing

[@thomism1016]

What’s the film called!

[@Malouco]

This looks dope 😮

[@gigir6761]

So, tell us please, HOW/WHERE CAN WE SEE THIS FILM???

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Sony is releasing it in theaters.

[@lucystephanieproperties]

Interesting, I hope indeed after watching it more people will come back to God. Too many sins already, we have offended God too much. Please pray the rosary everyday for the reparation of sins and conversion of sinners. 🙏 ❤

[@eijentwun5509]

Praying a Rosary or some invented denominational practices wont help you, but only what God in Jesus said Himself in the Bible: To Repent of your sins and Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ confessing it with your mouth (if you believe in Jesus and confess with your mouth God raised Him from the dead) Then you will be Born Again (Saved).

[@user-ig3sf7qn5m]

Both Hopkins and Goode are excellent in this movie.

[@cvrki7]

What movie is this?

[@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg]

Is the movie based on the book by psychologist Nicholsi (The Question of God)?

[@markwhite116]

Anyone know when it will be released to the masses?

[@Ol-T1864]

There’s a famous book of their letters back and forth.

[@fred-62]

Shadowlands is a beautiful movie

[@SamRohithkp]

What’s the movie name?

[@atharv-gautam]

Movie name please?

[@alraisenavecesdario1744]

Why invent a relationship between Freud and Lewis when the relationship between Freud and Jung actually existed, brought them to some of the same discussions this movie wants to bring in to the spotlight AND showcased Freud's inability to accept other points of view in real time? PD: Freud was not a philosopher, as your video description points, but was a psychologist.

[@amyqb117]

lol this is not an invention of the movie directors and neither is it the point of the movie to explore relationships of men that are almost alike in many ways. This is to show the sharp contrast between beliefs.

[@alraisenavecesdario1744]

@@amyqb117 Lol, dude, Freud had an actual panic attack (during their trip to America, I think) due to his inability to accept Jung's dissidence. Their correspondence discussing paranormal phenomena is pretty funny, too. They did start being alike "in many ways", but even in his beginning, Jung was much more open to supernatural or unexplainable phenomena, due to his experiences with them during his life and the ones with his patients. They could have played a bit with the timeline, and introduced Jung's alchemical studies, his view of the Aion and Jesus Christ as the "being in itself", a few of his dreams and visions, his Red Book, and even theorized about his actual beliefs. I guess I'd just rather watch a movie between those two. Much more emotionally compelling.

[@amyqb117]

@@alraisenavecesdario1744 okay but I don’t see how that has to do with my comment … wether they started out like that or not. CS Lewis is firmly planted in Christianity with a maturity far above Jung’s. These are the opposing sides that are interesting to explore. Two concrete sides of the discussion. So I don’t understand the complaint. This is what they decided to go with and they have their reasons. It is also based on a play that was already fleshed out. You have your preferences and that’s great. However there is no concrete evidence for what is “more” emotionally compelling here. So better to explore what has been provided according to its merits. Otherwise the alternative is to create yours. Jung “theorised” his beliefs, arguably grounded by “curiosity” of the supernatural. He was open minded which would land him in the middle ground between Feud and CS Lewis. I fail to see how middle ground arguements are “more compelling” unless to someone who is also content being in the middle. Not believing in God yet entertaining ideas of the supernatural. I guess to atheists and agnostics. Hence a preference.

[@danielyoung5137]

Oh, the film l want to see is like this , but based on some book or play from the mid 70’s about the meeting of Lewis, president Kennedy and Aldous Huxley in the afterlife - they all died on the same day, same year, within hours of each other. Wish l could recall its title …

[@soundthealarm83]

Between Heaven and Hell, according to Google

[@Makaneek5060]

Together these two minds can suggest answers to a lot of deep questions. They may even find a male eel.

[@JosefSvenningsson]

Uhm... Maybe tell us the name of the movie? That would be helpful.

[@RuthAShell]

It’s in the description.

[@wyattcole5452]

1:42 two of the greatest minds? They might come within top 50 in the last 200 years

[@user-xs4wm4vm4w]

Woah ozimandias is c.s. Lewis nice

[@CaesarConsuloProVita]

It should have been Hilaire Belloc, or GK Chesterton, who are greater than CS Lewis (though CS Lewis is fantastic).

[@geohaber]

I saw the movie and it’s…. okay. I’ve seen the play it based on 3 times. It is much better as a play. It is much tighter. There are only the two characters, no daughter or other people and the debate is much more pointed. And when Freud leaves the music on at the end you know Lewis made an impression on him. That point seems diluted in the movie.

[@Prospro8]

A chat between Jung and Freud on the same subject might've been even better y'know, or even Lewis and Jung since that awful Cronenberg movie focussed on the wrong angle.

[@amyqb117]

Lewis and jung would be great for another movie project.

[@user-hp3em2yb7n]

Shalom

[@kristine8338]

✌🏻

[@galaxyofreesesking2124]

The atheist I ought to respect most of all is the one whom God favors more than me.

[@elisetesdal2371]

...and Anthony alredy played Lewis.

[@Necroman98]

They should do Freud vs Jung next. Also a good morale, comprimise is on of the few ways we're really gonna survive in the future as a group. We should ALL have the humility to admit that we could be wrong and to not be zealots about our belief systems just because it might be comfortable. The only other two ways are war or seperation. I personally vote for separating into autonomous self sufficient communties filled with people who all agree on the vasics of reality and how we should function. I shouldn't have to live in the same society as a Christian Fundementalist or a "Trust The Science" Atheist. We all mix like oil and water and it shows. I should be able to choose who I live around and so should all of you. No need to pretend as if debate proves anything or that we'll ever find a common ground with all of humanity and beyond.

[@neohleza24]

But that would make evangelism and getting saved impossible for others..

[@Necroman98]

@@neohleza24 Yes, I knew that. I'm not a Christian. I used to be for a spell, but no longer. Regardless even if Jesus is Lord and something like salvation exists, there's no way for you to know if you and your denomination's interpretation is right or not. Even passing away is no guarantee of seeing the truth, for whatever you see in the afterlife could be a temporary illusion regardless of what anything around you or even within you or whatever else says otherwise.

[@makeamericanativeamericana7436]

@@Necroman98You European bodied people have just about everything wrong. That cult of judeo Christianity teaches that we’re all separate from our sacred Mother Earth and that women are unequal to men. Your science tells us we’re removed from the earth and that we are nothing but floating in space separate from each other. Let’s not forget y’all created the idea of race. I’ll stick with our NATIVE heart based worldview!

[@neohleza24]

@@Necroman98 I get your meaning and far be it from me to impose on what others should believe, despite Christianity being on the polar positive end of the truth spectrum from my point of view, atleast compared to other faiths. The least I can do is share my faith with someone, so they see what it has to offer and pray it impacts their life in a dramatic transformative way; they way it has mine. I've seen it all too much and that's why I raised the point about evangelism, having witnessed the amazing transformative power of the gospel 1st hand and across cultures sure does have a convincing edge on it that you're part of something much bigger than you and possibly bigger than the world. Especially if it promises an after life. A peaceful afterlife for all would choose to come to Him.

[@Necroman98]

@@neohleza24 Then prehaps instead of Evangelism under such a system, Christians can spread their beliefs by building worthwhile communities here on earth that people want to be a part of. I doubt membership would be a problem, at least not at first and I know of many Christians who want to separate into their own communities as well, like I believe dominionists want to build their own Christian nation and see it as theologically important to do so. Under such a system they could do so without harming those who disagree with them, Christian or otherwise. I view a system like that as a win-win for all really except for those who want to dominate the world, like the "elites" for example, and those who want to spread an ideology to all for corners of the earth, like Christians, Muslims, and Trotskyists to name a few, I still think on a quality of life front it would be great for the latter group though it's just the propagation of their memes might slow down which is all Evangelism is IMO, memetic reproduction and acquisition of a new host for the evangelists chosen meme.

[@williem1710]

Lewis was Irish. I don’t hear any Irish accent from Matthew Goode.

[@andrewbeattie244]

Born in Belfast and left when relatively young ,the Belfast Poet Andrew Beattie 😉

[@williem1710]

@@andrewbeattie244 Left at for prep school at 13. Home for holidays. I have no doubt Lewis acquired carefully modulated Oxbridge tones in later life. But as a young man he would’ve still had remnants of middle class east Belfast tones.

[@user-he5vc6mn3v]

Im excited about this IF they actually do Lewis justice. My fear is they will make the Christian look foolish. I hope I am wrong.

[@ApollosHagman_17]

What makes Lewis a Christian?

[@JonTopping]

Did Anthony Hopkins dive into the role through method acting, by doing a bunch of coke?

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

No movie that starts with a HARVARD class on ATHEISM from the perspective of FREUD can plausibly be a moral or trustworthy movie. This sounds like total propaganda.

[@hartpaulibikiri6426]

I hope not. 😢 I would really like to see this movie. 🤧

[@starlightpancake]

At the end of the day, despite all his wonderful creations, CS Lewis was a heretic

[@openthematrixpodcast]

I think Freud was a sicko.

[@nicholascage3699]

BS

[@sonnyb7612]

Makes sense that a jew would deny and hate the idea that Jesus is Lord.

[@davidddd2001]

he was an atheist u genius, his ethnicity has nothing to do with it

[@romandaigle455]

C.S Lewis was an occultist and a member of the Golden Dawn as was his bff Tolkien. Their books are channeled and from the enemy. Mark and avoid. Pray for discernment.

[@benjaminmoelker8915]

Hilarious 😂😂😂

[@esyphillis101]

Where is your evidence for this?

[@hunterstrauss6591]

Slander is unbecoming of one who follows Christ as it is gravely sinful. Please repent of this behavior. Peace and blessings to you in our Lord Jesus Christ, whose flesh is true food and blood true drink.

[@AWDTH1111]

So are you Roman. Remember that time we went to the lodge? You were the one who encouraged the sacrifice.

[@app13s33d]

​@@AWDTH1111💀