Directed by: Mark Wentworth (UK) & Daniela Simmons (USA) 

Frames of the Soul: Exploring Film Through Psychodrama

“Cinema is a container for the archetypes of ancient myth”— Joseph Campbell

Film has a unique capacity to engage us at levels beyond intellect and entertainment. Many of us have experienced a movie, a scene, or a character that lingers long after the screen goes dark—returning to us repeatedly, asking for attention. These moments often resonate because they touch something deeply personal, symbolic, or archetypal within us.Cinema invites the psyche into active participation. At times, we are drawn to a particular film without fully knowing why, guided by an inner wisdom that recognizes what is needed in that moment. Within the unfolding narrative, we may encounter insight, emotional release, or meaning—what might be understood as a form of symbolic or “soul” medicine.This understanding is not new. In Ancient Greece, the physicians of the Asklepion recognized the therapeutic value of dramatic enactment. Witnessing a specific scene or moment in the theatre was considered essential in helping individuals resolve emotional or psychological distress. Film may be understood as a contemporary extension of this tradition—offering symbolic encounters that illuminate inner conflicts, desires, and possibilities.

The Program
Frames of the Soul is a monthly experiential program that explores significant film moments through psychodrama and other action methods. Participants are invited to work with selected scenes, characters, and narratives that have personal meaning, using structured experiential processes to deepen self-understanding and insight.This program is suitable for individuals seeking:

• Greater emotional well-being and self-awareness
• Clarity around life direction or purpose
• New perspectives on relational, personal, or professional challenges
• Experiential learning related to roles, creativity, and human connection

Participants will be invited to bring meaningful film moments and, through guided action methods, step into, reimagine, and explore these narratives as pathways to self-discovery.

Format and ExperienceEach session is fully experiential and self-exploratory, offering opportunities for:

• Personal insight and reflection
• Emotional integration and resilience
• Professional development for those working with individuals, groups, or organizations

The program is open to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of human experience through the combined lenses of film, psychodrama, and creativity. No prior psychodrama experience is required.

Schedule and RegistrationSessions take place on the last Wednesday of each month, beginning on Wednesday, 25 February.Participants may register for one, two, or all three sessions. Each session is uniquely designed with a distinct thematic focus.