The Women at Själö
2008
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity".
The Women at Själö (2008) is a Documentary film that follows "You who enter, leave all your hope behind." Själö was Finland's first mental hospital. The hospital opened in 1622. Intended for those suffering leprosy. But Själö hospital also had a secret ward. A house for the insane. The ungodly and mentally ill were deposited here forever and their property fell to the church. In 1889 Själö became a storage area for women with "unbearable insanity". The Women at Själö is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 4 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.






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