Descending the Mountain
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Descending the Mountain is a documentary film. directed by Maartje Nevejan. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vanja Palmers, Franz Vollenweider, and Sister Theresia Raberger
Synopsis
What happens if you give magic mushrooms (psilocibine) to experienced Zen practitioners who have never used drugs? What does that teach us about the mystical experience of oneness with nature? Based on these questions, psychiatrist Franz Vollenweider and Zen master Vanja Palmers set up a legal science experiment in a monastery at the top of Mount Rigi in Switzerland. Exactly 50 years after the magic mushrooms were officially banned, a new story begins in what is now called the “psychedelic renaissance”. While in 2021 most studies with psychedelics mainly focus on their promising medical applications, Frans and Vanja are already going a step further. Can the combination of meditation and psilocibin help humanity get out of the mess we have created on ourselves and the planet with our neo-liberal society?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- MAGNETFILM GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Descending the Mountain about?
What happens if you give magic mushrooms (psilocibine) to experienced Zen practitioners who have never used drugs? What does that teach us about the mystical experience of oneness with nature? Base...
Who directed Descending the Mountain?
Descending the Mountain was directed by Maartje Nevejan.
How long is Descending the Mountain?
Descending the Mountain has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Descending the Mountain released?
Descending the Mountain was released on November 11, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Descending the Mountain?
The main cast of Descending the Mountain includes Vanja Palmers, Franz Vollenweider, Sister Theresia Raberger, Dr. Peter Gasser.