Nachtmeerfahrten (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 2011, Nachtmeerfahrten is a documentary film directed by Rüdiger Sünner, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. In lots of myth, a hero must undergo a "Nachtmeerfahrt" in which he encounter mysterious creatures and dangerous events. The psychologist, Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), himself made such an expedition to survey the world of symbols and archetypes, asking about their relevance for our lives. How do "Nachtmeerfahrten" appear today? Are they dangerous in some ways and which potential do they have? What are our spirits ("anima") and shadows telling us thereby? Does the imagines of our subconsciousness contain spiritual messages? This is a filmic journey to the biography of C. G. Jung and to the mighty world of myths, dreams and symbols.
Who’s in it. Nachtmeerfahrten stars Frank Arnold as Narrator (Voice), Gerd Heidenreich as Narrator (Voice) and Lena Meierkord as Dancer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Nachtmeerfahrten has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nachtmeerfahrten page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nachtmeerfahrten (2011)?
- In GB, Nachtmeerfahrten is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nachtmeerfahrten worth watching?
- Nachtmeerfahrten holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nachtmeerfahrten?
- Nachtmeerfahrten stars Frank Arnold, Gerd Heidenreich and Lena Meierkord.
- When was Nachtmeerfahrten released?
- Nachtmeerfahrten was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.