André Breton discovers the unconscious in Saint-Dizier in 1916

André Breton, then a nurse in Saint-Dizier, interviews traumatized soldiers during World War I.

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This experience reveals the potential of the unconscious for poetic creation, marking a turning point for surrealism.

The future leader of the movement draws decisive inspiration for his work.

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