Shock Head Soul movie poster

Shock Head Soul

April 26, 2012 1h 26m 5.2/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Shock Head Soul is a documentary film. directed by Simon Pummell. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hugo Koolschijn, Anniek Pheifer, and Thom Hoffman

Synopsis

This cross-media documentary (film, installation and website) explores the life and writings of Daniel Paul Schreber. Now famous as an Outsider Artist, Schreber was a successful lawyer, who in 1893, started to receive messages from God via a ‘Writing Down Machine’ that spanned the cosmos. He spent the next nine years confined to an asylum. This is his story.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 26, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Netherlands + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Hot Property Films
  • Illuminations Films
  • Submarine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shock Head Soul about?

This cross-media documentary (film, installation and website) explores the life and writings of Daniel Paul Schreber. Now famous as an Outsider Artist, Schreber was a successful lawyer, who in 1893...

Who directed Shock Head Soul?

Shock Head Soul was directed by Simon Pummell.

How long is Shock Head Soul?

Shock Head Soul has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Shock Head Soul released?

Shock Head Soul was released on April 26, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Shock Head Soul?

The main cast of Shock Head Soul includes Hugo Koolschijn, Anniek Pheifer, Thom Hoffman, Jochum ten Haaf.