Possession (1981)
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Possession (1981)
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About this listen
In this episode of Film Jury, we put Possession on trial.
Directed by Andrzej Żuławski and starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, this cult psychological horror has built a reputation as one of the most disturbing films ever made. But is it brilliant… or just unhinged?
James votes GUILTY.
Kat votes GUILTY.
Kristina stands alone with a bold NOT GUILTY.
We break down:
• The Berlin Wall as a metaphor for emotional division
• The infamous subway scene and what is actually happening
• The monster, the doubles, and the collapse of identity
• Whether Heinrich is a real rival or a stepping stone
• The espionage subplot and the meaning of the pink socks
• And the explosive ending that leaves no one untouched
Is this film a masterpiece about divorce and psychological annihilation?
Or an indulgent spiral of hysteria dressed up as art?
The jury debates performance intensity, symbolism overload, and whether the chaos is intentional genius or emotional excess.
One thing is certain. Nobody walks away neutral.
Court is in session.