019 - Movie Analysis: Barbie

C.G. Jung Helpdesk

“Statements by men on the subject of female psychology suffer principally form the fact that the projection of unconscious femininity is always strongest where critical judgment is most needed, that is, where a man is involved emotionally” C.G. Jung Here I want to try something new and move away from only using material directly from Jung to talk about one of the most surprising (and successful) movies of the year: Barbie. Looking through a Jungian lens there are many different facets to explore and to utilise to explain concepts and ideas of analytical psychology. Caution: There will be tons of spoilers. I recommend watching the movie before the podcast.