description Hysteria Overview
Hysteria is a 2011 British period drama centered on the evolving treatment of “hysteria” during the Victorian period. The narrative explores the circumstances surrounding the development of electrical stimulation devices, later known as vibrators, within a medical setting. Hugh Dancy and Maggie Gyllenhaal star in this film featuring Felicity Jones and Jonathan Pryce.
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2011 |
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What is the movie Hysteria about?
Hysteria is a 2011 British period romantic comedy-drama about Victorian medical ideas surrounding female "hysteria." Its plot includes the development of an electrically powered device later associated with the vibrator.
Who stars in Hysteria?
Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Charlotte Dalrymple and Hugh Dancy plays Dr. Mortimer Granville. The cast also includes Jonathan Pryce and Rupert Everett.
Who directed the 2011 film Hysteria?
Tanya Wexler directed Hysteria. The film uses a fictional romance and comic tone while drawing on nineteenth-century medical practices.
Is Hysteria a documentary about the vibrator?
No, it is a scripted period film rather than a documentary. The medical device and Victorian setting are used as the basis for a character-driven story about gender, medicine, and social expectations.
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