The Illusionists
“A Film About the Globalization of Beauty”
Synopsis
Sex sells. What sells even more? Insecurity. Multi-billion dollar industries saturate our lives with images of unattainable beauty, exporting body hatred from New York to Beirut to Tokyo. Their target? Women, and increasingly men and children. "The Illusionists" turns the mirror on media, exposing the absurd, sometimes humorous, and shocking images that seek to enslave us.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Rossini
- Screenplay & Story
- Elena Rossini
- Original Title
- The Illusionists
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Rossini
Elena Rossini
Elena Rossini
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Rossini
Producer
Elena Rossini
Director
Elena Rossini
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Illusionists
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What is The Illusionists about?
Sex sells. What sells even more? Insecurity. Multi-billion dollar industries saturate our lives with images of unattainable beauty, exporting body hatred from New York to Beirut to Tokyo. Their target? Women, and increasingly men and children. "The Illusionists" turns the mirror on media, exposing the absurd, sometimes humorous, and shocking images that seek to enslave us.
Who directed The Illusionists?
The Illusionists was directed by Elena Rossini.
Who stars in The Illusionists?
The principal cast of The Illusionists includes Jean Kilbourne, Susie Orbach, Laura Mulvey, Gail Dines.
When was The Illusionists released and how long is it?
The Illusionists was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.