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The Wire: Disenchantment

BBC Radio 3
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By Paddy Cunneen. An expressionistic interpretation of the life and work of Bruno Bettelheim. Towards the end of his life, the great psychologist meditates on the story of Hansel and Gretel. He finds uncomfortable parallels between the fairy tale and the facts of his own life. Did Hansel escape unscathed from the witch? Is recovery from abuse ever possible? Is there such a thing as happily-ever-after?
Director Paddy Cunneen : Producer Gaynor Macfarlane

Contributors

Unknown:
Paddy Cunneen.
Unknown:
Bruno Bettelheim.
Director:
Paddy Cunneen
Producer:
Gaynor MacFarlane
The Mother:
Susan Engel
the Witch:
Susan Engel
The Psychologist:
Jack Klaff
other voices:
Jack Klaff
Source: Radio Times

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