Altered States of Consciousness is a film about the possibilities of our brain. A
poetic journey deep into the world of thoughts of people with autism and
Asperger’s syndrome. Where do the boundaries of our minds lie, and how much
does culture confine or even extinguish our creativity in everyday life and
even in love? In the film, we meet people of various ages who experience autism
to differing degrees on the spectrum of the illness. With some, there is
practically no contact at all, whereas others at first glance give the
appearance of being “healthy.” Each of our subjects is a separate world and a
unique means of seeking his or her own path in life.