Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Part of a series of interpreting movies from a Jungian lens.
Jung
The Beach
A vision of reunion, healing, and wholeness through active imagination—an encounter with the Anima and the inner child.
The Crusader
A symbolic dream of transformation through suffering, descent into the Shadow, and the long exile of the wounded hero—explored through a Jungian lens
The Escape
This dream encapsulates a significant part of the psychological and spiritual journey, emphasizing transformation, acceptance, and the ongoing quest for meaning.
The Ghost Lady
A symbolic dream of graves, ghosts, and inner integration—explored through a Jungian lens
The Haunting
A symbolic dream of Shadow, ancestral fear, and the wounded child—explored through a Jungian lens