In the mid 1990s, as sandoz was preparing to merge with. Albert hofmann, the discoverer of lsd, took the drug out of scientific interest for several decades. This selfexperiment showed that lsd 25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency. 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.
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. Lsdassisted psychotherapy was primarily explored for treating alcoholism. Hofmanns potion albert hofmann lsd documentary youtube. Albert hofmann, the brilliant swiss chemist, philosopher, author, and retired director of the pharmaceuticalchemical research laboratories of sandoz ltd. A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub. Offizieller deutscher kinotrailer zu dem film the substance albert hofmann s lsd. Since then, it was used as a popular and notorious substance of. Bicycle day marks lsd discovery by albert hoffman as. By the mid1950s, lsdresearch was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. Download images, press kit, video clips and more at. The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. One such experiment, which served as a comparison between lsd and psilocybin, took place in the spring of 1962. Albert hofmanns lsd follows the story of lsd on a fascinating historical, scientific and cinematic.
Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with the unique power to alter ones sense of reality through vivid imagery. It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. Hofmann realised that a substance with such profound effects on perception. The contents of this page are a brief excerpt from the book lsd my problem child by albert hofmann, the man who first synthesized and ingested lsd, and deal primarily with the first time dr. The substance albert hofmann s lsd martin witz, switzerland germany, 2011, 89 mins tuesday may 8 3. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmann s discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and dying. Albert hofmann, who died in 2008 aged 102, first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide lsd in 1938, but the results of animal tests were so unremarkable that the chemical was abandoned.
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. This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps. Albert hofmann lsd a psychedelic problem child comes. Afpgetty images the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. It is structured around extensive interviews with albert hofmann, the chemist who first discovered the substance, stanislav grof, a psychiatrist well known for. By coincidence rather than by design, the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943.
Thirteen years later, a brief article in a local paper caught his eye. Its psychoactive effects were discovered in 1943 hofmann, 1979. Gordon wasson for checking the chapters on lsds mexican relatives and on ska maria pastora for accuracy and style. By coincidence rather than by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. There was to my knowledge no other known substance that evoked such profound psychic effects in such extremely low doses, that caused such dramatic changes in human consciousness and our experience of the inner and outer world. Albert hofmann lsd mein sorgenkind, basel basel, switzerland. The substance albert hofmanns lsd official trailer 2011 video. Lsd assisted psychotherapy was primarily explored for treating alcoholism. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Nov 17, 2011 by coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. The collection now consists of a nearly complete archive of historical lsd and psilocybin journal articles. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry. Hofmann was working at the sandoz laboratories in switzerland researching ergot alkaloid derivatives for use in pharmaceuticals.
Una pelicula dirigida por martin witz con albert hofmann, stanislav grof, martin a. This translation has been carefully overseen by albert hofmann, which made my task both simpler and more enjoyable. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan. Albert hofmann undertook a selfexperiment that both confirmed the results of his earlier psychoactive experience and revealed a fascinating new discovery. Moreover, the last of the sandoz patents for the production of lsd expired in 1963, removing a further hindrance to illegal manufacture of the drug. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. Doxa 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube.
The music during a trip has a huge influence along with other elements of the setting around you, like familiar people, beautiful landscape and. These binders 79 containing lsd articles, 9 containing psilocybin articles, abstract books and 9 reference bookswere then stored in a library at sandoz pharmaceuticals where they were available to albert hofmann and other researchers working with lsd. For some reason, no one gives any props to albert hofmann s accidental discovery. Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffmans discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. 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. The film documents the coincidental discovery of the drug lsd by the swiss chemist albert hofmann in 1943.
Two chapters of this bookhow lsd originated and lsd experience and. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffmans discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. Albert hofmann s lsd trailer deutsch german hd kinostart. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmanns discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down and ultimately change the modern world. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd. Lsd, more technically known as lysergic acid diethylamide was first synthesized on november 16th, 1938 by swiss scientist dr.
Albert hofmanns lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. Biografilm 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube. Hoffman consumed lsd in 1938, i produced the twentyfifth substance in a series of lysergic acid derivatives. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by. This selfexperiment showed that lsd25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency. Driven by intuition, he synthesized it again in 1943, and serendipitously noticed its profound effects on himself. He didnt succeed, but accidentally absorbed some of the product through his fingers. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds discoverer. Swiss chemist albert hofmann at sandoz laboratories in basel.
Sandoz continued adding to this collection for nearly 35 years, gathering more than 4,000 documents on the topic. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. Lsd was named delysid and distributed by sandoz as an investigational drug for psychiatric research hintzen and passie, 2010. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds. Albert hofmanns collection of lsd and psilocybin related papers. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. The incredible story of albert hofmann and the birth of lsd. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. The substance albert hofmanns lsd switzerland production. Dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. In the year the atom bomb was built, this substance lsd was to become an abomb of the mind. Here was the first known substance that produced psychic effects from. 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. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by martin witz.
I am hopeful because i have the impression that more and more human individuals are becoming conscious and that the creative spirit, which we call god, speaks to us through his creationthrough the endlessness of the starry sky, through the beauty and wonder of the living individuals of the plant, the. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab. Nov 11, 2011 lsd, more technically known as lysergic acid diethylamide was first synthesized on november 16th, 1938 by swiss scientist dr. Albert hofmann, who pioneered the invention of lsd, expressed that. Hofmann was working in a lab, trying to synthesize an analeptic. Safety and efficacy of lysergic acid diethylamideassisted. Afpgetty images 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 substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today. Apr 30, 2008 dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. For some reason, no one gives any props to albert hofmanns accidental discovery. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. Albert hofmann lsd mein sorgenkind addiction service. My problem child book online at low prices in india.
Jul 21, 2012 by the mid1950s, lsd research was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. Here was the first known substance that produced psychic effects from dosages so tiny they were measurable only in micrograms. Albert hofmann psilocybin trip report the psychedelic. Roling, hanspeter muller, mario scarabelli, albert hofmann. Hofmann died tuesday at his home in burg im leimental, said doris stuker, a municipal clerk in the village near basel where hofmann moved following his retirement in 1971. It showed potential benefits in the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the. See how the swiss scientist synthesized the drug that took the world on a trip and fueled a cultural revolution. I am hopeful about the future evolution of the human species. An experiment with psilocybin such theoretical discussions about the magic drugs were supplemented by practical experiments.