Dr. Viktor Frankl, author of “Man’s Search for Meaning”: these words evoke a wide range of emotions in all those who have ever come in touch with the man or his work. He gave the world new scientific theories, creating outstanding contributions to psychiatry, psychology and neurology, while he helped us find our soul, our meaning , our purpose, our place in the world. Alexander Vesely, grandson of
Viktor Frankl, coined the phrase “Pioneer of Meaning” for his famous grandfather. For the past three years Alex traveled the world over to interview friends and colleagues to record their perspectives on how Viktor Frankl lived his theories. The result is this fascinating documentary, showing Frankl as he was seen by students and peers, friends and relatives, acquaintances both professional and private. We can witness a variety of encounters and anecdotes from funny to profound, from sentimental to inspiring - but always full of insight into a most human, and humane, personality. This is a film about a man with a sharp mind and a warm heart, who loved life, family and people, loved learning, healing and teaching, and enjoyed humor - all in the face of and in spite of tremendous personal suffering..
