Ship of Fools
Synopsis
Always the last to know, filmmaker Jon Beaton learns of his autism late in life – a diagnosis that brings liberation and mourning in equal measure. Seeking company, he turns to four figures who may have missed the memo entirely: Charles Darwin, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Émile Reynaud, and the Buddha. Beaton builds a praxinoscope – Reynaud's own invention – to bring them back to life.
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- Director
- Jon Beaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Beaton
- Original Title
- Ship of Fools
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
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What is Ship of Fools about?
Always the last to know, filmmaker Jon Beaton learns of his autism late in life – a diagnosis that brings liberation and mourning in equal measure. Seeking company, he turns to four figures who may have missed the memo entirely: Charles Darwin, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Émile Reynaud, and the Buddha. Beaton builds a praxinoscope – Reynaud's own invention – to bring them back to life.
Who directed Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools was directed by Jon Beaton.
Who stars in Ship of Fools?
The principal cast of Ship of Fools includes Jon Beaton.
When was Ship of Fools released and how long is it?
Ship of Fools was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 30m.