Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1996, Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself is a documentary film directed by Katharina Höcker, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. Slavoj Zizek, born in 1949 in Ljubljana, psychoanalyst and professor of philosophy, started early on a group of theoreticians who sharpened their thinking of the theses of Jacques Lacan. The Slovenian Lacan School was a spiritual resistance nest in orthodox ex-Yugoslavia, and Slavoj Zizek emerged as a globally operating philosopher-entertainer.

Who’s in it. Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself stars Slavoj Žižek as Self and Jacques Lacan as Self (archive footage).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself page.

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Where can I watch Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself worth watching?
Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself?
Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself stars Slavoj Žižek and Jacques Lacan.
When was Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself released?
Thou Shalt Love thy Symptom as Thyself was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.