Geza Csath was a psychiatric doctor and author in Hungary in the early 20th century, who fell prey to addiction, was institutionalized, and ultimately killed his wife and committed suicide at the age of 32, in 1919. Opium, although not a biopic, is based on some of his autobiographical writings. (There is a succinct entry about him at Wikipedia.)
This movie is beautifully made, with brilliant acting and lots of atmosphere, but it is not an "entertainment." The two people in this movie feel a need to create and to connect, but these acts do not "redeem" them. This movie is about insanity, addiction, and human frailty, and should not be approached casually.
I watched the film in the original Magyar, with English subtitles, but there appears to be an English-dubbed version as well, in which the multilingual lead actor provides his own voice.
This movie is beautifully made, with brilliant acting and lots of atmosphere, but it is not an "entertainment." The two people in this movie feel a need to create and to connect, but these acts do not "redeem" them. This movie is about insanity, addiction, and human frailty, and should not be approached casually.
I watched the film in the original Magyar, with English subtitles, but there appears to be an English-dubbed version as well, in which the multilingual lead actor provides his own voice.