Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc.
Synopsis
1987, 30 sec, color, sound Produced for an Artbreak segment on MTV Network, this dynamic "thirty-second spot" presents an abbreviated history of animation according to the representation of women, from the cell imagery of Max Fleischer's Out of the Inkwell series to the contemporary digital effects of television. In Birnbaum's vision, Fleischer's spilled inkwell releases cartoon bubbles containing images of women from MTV music videos. With wit and panache, Birnbaum reverses the traditional sexual roles of the producer and product of commercial imagery: The final image is that of a female artist on whose video "palette" we see a glimpse of Fleischer.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dara Birnbaum
- Original Title
- Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dara Birnbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Dara Birnbaum
Director
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What is Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. about?
1987, 30 sec, color, sound Produced for an Artbreak segment on MTV Network, this dynamic "thirty-second spot" presents an abbreviated history of animation according to the representation of women, from the cell imagery of Max Fleischer's Out of the Inkwell series to the contemporary digital effects of television. In Birnbaum's vision, Fleischer's spilled inkwell releases cartoon bubbles containing images of women from MTV music videos. With wit and panache, Birnbaum reverses the traditional sexual roles of the producer and product of commercial imagery: The final image is that of a female artist on whose video "palette" we see a glimpse of Fleischer.
Who directed Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc.?
Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. was directed by Dara Birnbaum.
Who stars in Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc.?
The principal cast of Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. includes Not specified.
When was Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. released and how long is it?
Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1m.