Nise: The Heart of Madness

In 1950s Brazil, a groundbreaking phenomenon occurred when renowned art museums showcased works by unknown artists. Critics praised the exhibitions, suggesting that these artists were among the best of the century. This artistic explosion was likened to a Brazilian Renaissance. At the heart of this miracle was a mental hospital, where a pioneering psychiatrist, Dr. Nise da Silveira, worked with schizophrenic patients who had been abandoned by their families and deemed hopeless by their doctors.