The Incantation of Gradiva
Synopsis
Operating as a mythopoeic film, the sacrificial script is imposed upon the feminine. Drawing on the spirit of Helene Cixous's fascination with Wilhelm Jensen's Pompeian fantasy novel Gradiva, as well as on Sigmund Freud's essay Delusion and Dream..., these moving images interrogate theological narratives that have historically conscripted women into cycles of self-erasure. The camera acts as an incantation, invoking and releasing an untethered Gradiva carried into non-linear time. Through division, dissolution, a Third Body, and through becoming, the body emerges as a medium that generates language through transmission and renewal.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/10/2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hali Autumn
- Original Title
- The Incantation of Gradiva
- Release Date
- 01/10/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hali Autumn
Department Leadership Roster
Hali Autumn
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Incantation of Gradiva.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Incantation of Gradiva
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What is The Incantation of Gradiva about?
Operating as a mythopoeic film, the sacrificial script is imposed upon the feminine. Drawing on the spirit of Helene Cixous's fascination with Wilhelm Jensen's Pompeian fantasy novel Gradiva, as well as on Sigmund Freud's essay Delusion and Dream..., these moving images interrogate theological narratives that have historically conscripted women into cycles of self-erasure. The camera acts as an incantation, invoking and releasing an untethered Gradiva carried into non-linear time. Through division, dissolution, a Third Body, and through becoming, the body emerges as a medium that generates language through transmission and renewal.
Who directed The Incantation of Gradiva?
The Incantation of Gradiva was directed by Hali Autumn.
Who stars in The Incantation of Gradiva?
The principal cast of The Incantation of Gradiva includes Not specified.
When was The Incantation of Gradiva released and how long is it?
The Incantation of Gradiva was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 8m.