New Film Explores Sigmund Freud’s Final Days and Clash with C.S. Lewis

Anthony Hopkins stars as Freud in a fictionalized debate on faith and psychology, set against the backdrop of WWII.

The film 'Freud – Jenseits des Glaubens' imagines a meeting between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis in Freud's London exile during the early days of WWII.
Anthony Hopkins portrays Freud as a sharp yet ailing figure, while Matthew Goode plays Lewis, a Christian apologist and future author of the 'Narnia' series.
The movie delves into themes of faith, doubt, and personal trauma, with Freud and Lewis debating the existence and necessity of God.
Liv Lisa Fries co-stars as Anna Freud, whose complex relationship with her father and her personal life adds emotional depth to the narrative.
Critics have praised the performances, particularly Hopkins', but noted the film's limited dramatic tension and uneven exploration of its weighty themes.