Nise: The Heart of Madness

Dr. Nise da Silveira returns to a psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro after her imprisonment. Defying institutional pressure, she refuses to employ violent new treatments like electroshock therapy for schizophrenic patients. Relegated to a neglected occupational therapy ward amid the ridicule of her colleagues, she ignites a quiet revolution. Through painting, sculpture, and the introduction of animals, Nise unlocks the inner worlds of those society has discarded, proving that empathy can be a more potent force than any conventional treatment.