A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches
Synopsis
They say that when the Earth is destroyed beyond habitation, the only survivors will be the cockroaches. Filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer gives the indomitable insects the floor in this perversely comic commentary on affluence and self-destruction. Leashed with thin ribbons, a small intrusion of cockroaches scramble over magazine spreads of the good life while a schizophrenic pest voice-over mutters like an asylum inmate recalling the good old days, when food was plentiful and the roach traps were the enemy. It is consumption and consumerism as empty activity and madness, played-out as a natural history documentary in the guise of an invasion picture, all set to the theme song from LOVE STORY.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Oppenheimer
- Original Title
- A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Oppenheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Oppenheimer
Director
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What is A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches about?
They say that when the Earth is destroyed beyond habitation, the only survivors will be the cockroaches. Filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer gives the indomitable insects the floor in this perversely comic commentary on affluence and self-destruction. Leashed with thin ribbons, a small intrusion of cockroaches scramble over magazine spreads of the good life while a schizophrenic pest voice-over mutters like an asylum inmate recalling the good old days, when food was plentiful and the roach traps were the enemy. It is consumption and consumerism as empty activity and madness, played-out as a natural history documentary in the guise of an invasion picture, all set to the theme song from LOVE STORY.
Who directed A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches?
A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.
Who stars in A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches?
The principal cast of A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches includes Not specified.
When was A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches released and how long is it?
A Brief History of Paradise as Told by the Cockroaches was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 3m.