These articles were nearly all cut from original journals and then bound with tape into 93 cloth bound binders. Apr 30, 2008 the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. Albert hofmanns lsd 2011 swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943, creating a powerful molecule that will have an impact on the scientific. See how the swiss scientist synthesized the drug that took the world on a trip and fueled a cultural revolution. Review martin witzs fascinating film traces the history of the drug, from its early tests, possible military applications and to its eventual fame as drugofchoice for the hippie generation, and it is a wonderfully mounted montage of archive footage and interviews that makes for compulsive viewing.
Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. The albert hofmann collection is a collection of around 4,000 scientific articles related primarily to lsd, but also psilocybin, bol an obscure relative of lsd, and a handful of other psychoactive chemicals. Albert hofmanns lsd a film by martin witz an icarus. The substance albert hofmanns lsd entretien avec martin.
Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. This is the first film to look at albert hofmanns story in a broader and more balanced historical treatment. Feb 11, 20 albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today.
The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmann s discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on his bicycle after. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Albert hofmanns lsd by roger keen published april 29, 20 updated october 21, 2014 the substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. While the stories seem like something youd find in a sciencefiction movie, and the visuals certainly dont make that point any less valid. The substance albert hofmanns lsd official trailer 2011 video. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hofmanns discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide or lsd in 1943, and the subsequent, and at times harrowing, ride home on. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the. Albert hofmann s lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. Paris albert hofmann, the mystical swiss chemist who gave the world lsd, the most powerful psychotropic substance known, died tuesday at his hilltop home near basel, switzerland.
Lsd creator albert hofmann drops acid for the first time the swiss chemist created lsd in 1936 but it wasnt until 1943 that he first dosed himself and went on a magical bicycle ride. He was then an unknown chemist in switzerland, but his discovery of the mind. The substance albert hofmanns lsd trailer 2011 youtube. Lsd ultimately became neither the horror substance that destroyed the minds of generations of the young and gullible, nor the panacea that brought peace and love to all. The substance albert hofmanns lsd part i video dailymotion. The incredible story of albert hofmann and the birth of lsd. One such experiment, which served as a comparison between lsd and psilocybin, took place in the spring of 1962. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. This quirky documentary film tracks art dealer harvey jordan on his obsessive journey to find out about the mysteries of bible storyland, an ill fated bible theme park intended to compete with disney in 1960s southern california. Apr 30, 2008 paris albert hofmann, the mystical swiss chemist who gave the world lsd, the most powerful psychotropic substance known, died tuesday at his hilltop home near basel, switzerland. Film screening and discussion at the october gallery, london, 9th july. Check out our albert hofmann selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our lithographs shops. Albert hofmann january 11, 1906 april 29, 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with.
The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. Albert hofmanns lsd, the, 2011, directed by martin witz, with carolyn garcia, roland griffiths, stanislav grof, at turner classic movies. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by martin witz. In 1943, swiss chemist albert hofmann made a sensational discovery. The collection now consists of a nearly complete archive of historical lsd and psilocybin journal articles. Albert hofmann familie albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29. Guarda ora the story of nicholas sand and tim scully, the unlikely duo at the heart of 1960s american drug counterculture. In 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd.
Wrong and inappropriate use has caused lsd to become my problem child. Sep 04, 2011 the substance albert hofmanns lsd a documentation by martin witz ab dem 17. Albert hofmann lsd a psychedelic problem child comes. Chock full of rare archival footage of lsddefining celebrities from timothy. Chock full of rare archival footage of lsddefining celebrities from.
Some state that it is complete nonsense, adding it is unscientific and panders to wishful thinking. Time and again i hear or read that lsd was discovered by accident. The first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry. Chockfull of rare archival footage of lsddefining celebrities from. Download the microsoft news app for complete covid19 coverage ad sponsored. A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub.
Msn new zealand latest news, hotmail, outlook, photos and. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Albert hofmanns collection of lsd and psilocybin related papers. Albert hofmanns discovery of lsd, the most potent mindexpanding substance ever found, was an event of multiple synchronicities it occurred in 1943 in switzerland, a neutral country, within months of the building of the atomic bomb as if it was to be a kind of psychospiritual healing antidote to the mass death weapons. Lsd creator albert hofmann drops acid for the first time the swiss chemist created lsd in 1936 but it wasnt until 1943 that he first dosed himself and went on a. An investigation into the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. Albert hofmanns lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. Lsd came into being within a systematic research program, and the accident did not occur until much later. Complete with dream sequences, animation and of course, a curse. Albert hofmannas lsd investigates the discovery and history of.
The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd. The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Sandoz continued adding to this collection for nearly 35 years, gathering more than 4,000 documents on the topic. The substance albert hofmanns lsd by martin witz will celebrate its american premiere in seattle, after having been screened at 15 international festivals in europe and latin america. Albert hofmanns lsd artfully incorporates archival footage, new interviews and clips from antidrug propaganda films feeling at times more like a science fiction film than documentary. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943. The festival will screen four further swiss film productions and coproductions.
The substance albert hofmanns lsd a documentation by martin witz ab dem 17. United in a utopian mission to save the planet through the consciousnessraising power of lsd, these underground chemists manufactured a massive amount of acid, including the gold standard for quality lsd, orange sunshine, all while staying one step ahead of the feds. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as. Albert hofmann psilocybin trip report the psychedelic. By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Msn new zealand latest news, hotmail, outlook, photos. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. With joe rogan, ralph abraham, joel bakst, steven barker. An experiment with psilocybin such theoretical discussions about the magic drugs were supplemented by practical experiments. Special internal and external advance preparations are required. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab. Water bottles in little women and other mistakes in film and tv starsinsider. Albert hofmann familie albert hofmann 11 january 1906.
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