The Secret World
Synopsis
An experimental portrait of the New York gallerist and publisher Christine Burgin told through her Borgesian library of strange and visionary books by such eclectic figures as Dinshah Ghadiali, Eva Carrière, Charles Ford, Richard Shaver, and Wilhelm Reich. Seen through 16mm film, VHS tape, 35mm slide sources as well as the full spectrum of visible color, The Secret World invites us into a self-contained universe of mystical, even crackpot thinking and imagining, as Burgin's longtime friends and "documentarians" Jeff Preiss and Josiah McElheny leaf through "images of lost Atlantis found in a rock, perpetual motion machines or manifested ectoplasm in historic performances." – Museum of Modern Art
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere. Part of Modern Mondays: An Evening with Josiah McElheny and Jeff Preiss at Museum of Modern Art. New York, NY.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Preiss, Josiah McElheny
- Original Title
- The Secret World
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Preiss, Josiah McElheny
Jeff Preiss, Isaac Preiss
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Preiss
Director
Josiah McElheny
Director
Jeff Preiss
Director of Photography
Isaac Preiss
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Secret World.
More Like The Secret World
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret World about?
An experimental portrait of the New York gallerist and publisher Christine Burgin told through her Borgesian library of strange and visionary books by such eclectic figures as Dinshah Ghadiali, Eva Carrière, Charles Ford, Richard Shaver, and Wilhelm Reich. Seen through 16mm film, VHS tape, 35mm slide sources as well as the full spectrum of visible color, The Secret World invites us into a self-contained universe of mystical, even crackpot thinking and imagining, as Burgin's longtime friends and "documentarians" Jeff Preiss and Josiah McElheny leaf through "images of lost Atlantis found in a rock, perpetual motion machines or manifested ectoplasm in historic performances." – Museum of Modern Art
Who directed The Secret World?
The Secret World was directed by Jeff Preiss, Josiah McElheny.
Who stars in The Secret World?
The principal cast of The Secret World includes Jeff Preiss, Christine Burgin, Isaac Preiss, Josiah McElheny.
When was The Secret World released and how long is it?
The Secret World was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.