Films by Dorothee Kaden

2021, 52 min
by Dorothee Kaden

In times of social distancing, research into physical contact is gaining relevance. How does human touch affect our physical and psychological health, and what happens when there is a lack of physical contact?Physical contact plays a vital role in our lives. It is a new-born baby's first experience of the world and conveys a feeling of security and belonging. It affects how we perceive stress and pain, how well our immune system works, whom we trust. Strong emotions such as love or compassion ar