The Three Faces of Eve

"The Three Faces of Eve" is a 1957 film that dramatizes the case of a woman with dissociative identity disorder (DID). DID is a mental disorder where an individual develops two or more distinct personality systems. These personalities can alternate in controlling the person's awareness, sometimes with no memory of each other's actions, a condition often linked to trauma experienced in early life. The film, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, stars Joanne Woodward in the title role. While the film brought attention to DID, it is important to note that the portrayal may not fully represent the complexities of the disorder.