Join the UniSA Psychology Society for an entertaining, thought provoking and relaxing evening as we explore psychology through the lens of film! This event is the perfect way to unwind, connect with other students (not just Psych students), and maybe learn something new.
Take a well- deserved study break and learn about psychological concepts in an accessible and engaging way.
Whether you're a psychology student or simply curious about the mind, this event is for you. We'll be screening a film (as voted by our members) that reflects important psychological themes such as identity, mental health, cognition, or emotion. This will be followed by a short, optional, debrief and discussion for those keen to unpack the movie further (NO textbook needed, this isn't a test haha).
Come along, get to know and show some support for our undergraduate and postgraduate reps Archie, Luke and Alyssa as they are hosting this film evening and it is their first Psych Society event so we are very excited to see it be successful ❤️
💙 THE FILM CHOSEN BY OUR MEMBERS POLL ON INSTAGRAM IS: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE which relates to social psychology, in particular social influences, Conformity, cognitive biases and developmental responses to environmental pressures 💙.
Want more Psych themed movies? Here's a list of our top 10:
Disclaimer: These movies are obviously designed for entertainment purposes and aren't intended to be 100% factual representations of each condition/theme explored.
- "Good Will Hunting" (1997) - A janitor at MIT with extraordinary mathematical abilities undergoes therapy to confront his past and discover his true potential.
- "A Beautiful Mind" (2001) - Based on the life of Nobel laureate John Nash, the movie portrays his struggle with schizophrenia and his contributions to mathematics
- "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004)- A unique romantic drama exploring memory erasure and its impact on relationships.
- "Shutter Island" (2010) - A psychological thriller about a U.S Marshal investigating a psychiatric facility on a remote island.
- "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012) - This romantic comedy-drama follows a man with bipolar disorder as he navigates life and relationships after leaving a mental institution.
- "The Stanford Prison Experiment" (2015)- Based on a real-life psychological study, it examines the effects of power and authority on individuals in a simulated prison environment.
- "Split" (2016) - A psychological horror film about a man with dissociative identity disorder who kidnaps three young girls.
- "Black Swan" (2010)- A psychological thriller that delves into the intense world of professional ballet and the psychological toll it takes on the protagonist
- "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) - Set in a mental institution, this classic film highlights the battle of wills between the patients and the authoritarian nurse.
- "Memento" (2000) - A mind-bending neo-noir psychological thriller about a man with short-term memory loss seeking revenge for his wife's murder.