The Women at Själö(2008)
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The Women at Själö Synopsis
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".
The Women at Själö (2008) is a documentary film directed by Mikaela Weurlander, released on January 14, 2008 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn, Signe Erfors, Cécile Orblin and Joachim Thibblin. Viewers rate it 3.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikaela Weurlander
- Producers:
- Peter Berndtson
- Production:
- YLE
- Status:
- Released
The Women at Själö Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn
Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn
- Signe Erfors
Signe Erfors
Cécile Orblin
- Joachim Thibblin
Joachim Thibblin
as narrator
- Gungerd Wikholm-Östling
Gungerd Wikholm-Östling
as narrator
Key crew
Directed by Mikaela Weurlander, produced by Peter Berndtson.
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The Women at Själö Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Women at Själö – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Women at Själö?
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The main cast of The Women at Själö (2008) includes Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn, Signe Erfors, Cécile Orblin, Joachim Thibblin and Gungerd Wikholm-Östling. The film was directed by Mikaela Weurlander. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Women at Själö released?
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The Women at Själö was released on January 14, 2008 and runs for 57m.
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The Women at Själö (2008) holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.