Rachel's Brain
Synopsis
RACHEL’S BRAIN, a video collage of a solo to music commissioned by 1987’s Los Angeles Festival, explores the human brain and its place in Gaian evolution. Rosenthal derives witty and provocative visual metaphors and quotes from science in order to explore the disproportionately developed fascism of our most celebrated organ. Rosenthal plays several personae, among them Marie Antoinette, the “flower of the Enlightenment”, and a familiar hominid ancestor of ours. The piece ends on an existential note,Rosenthal searches for a non-existent deity whose absence remains obscured behind the clouds.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Rachel's Brain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Rosenthal
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Rachel Rosenthal
Director
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What is Rachel's Brain about?
RACHEL’S BRAIN, a video collage of a solo to music commissioned by 1987’s Los Angeles Festival, explores the human brain and its place in Gaian evolution. Rosenthal derives witty and provocative visual metaphors and quotes from science in order to explore the disproportionately developed fascism of our most celebrated organ. Rosenthal plays several personae, among them Marie Antoinette, the “flower of the Enlightenment”, and a familiar hominid ancestor of ours. The piece ends on an existential note,Rosenthal searches for a non-existent deity whose absence remains obscured behind the clouds.
Who directed Rachel's Brain?
Rachel's Brain was directed by Rachel Rosenthal.
Who stars in Rachel's Brain?
The principal cast of Rachel's Brain includes Not specified.
When was Rachel's Brain released and how long is it?
Rachel's Brain was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 15m.