The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts
Synopsis
The winner of numerous festival prizes, this early work by Lynne Sachs is a provocative film essay on women's perspectives on their bodies in a "man's world." It touches on everything from the female form's depiction in Renaissance art to the school of 19th century "scientific" thought equating "abnormal" physiognomy with criminality. This adventurous collage also features the filmmaker's own diaristic recollections (notably of being fitted for a diaphragm by a cold, intimidating doctor), poetical staged sequences, other women's audio testimonies, an old classroom instructional reel about menstruation, prose by Gertrude Stein and feminine "ideals" like the undulating young woman performing in fish-tail costumes at Florida's kitschy Weeki-Wachee Springs "Underwater Mermaid Theater." - Dennis Harvey
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January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynne Sachs
- Original Title
- The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynne Sachs
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Lynne Sachs
Director
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What is The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts about?
The winner of numerous festival prizes, this early work by Lynne Sachs is a provocative film essay on women's perspectives on their bodies in a "man's world." It touches on everything from the female form's depiction in Renaissance art to the school of 19th century "scientific" thought equating "abnormal" physiognomy with criminality. This adventurous collage also features the filmmaker's own diaristic recollections (notably of being fitted for a diaphragm by a cold, intimidating doctor), poetical staged sequences, other women's audio testimonies, an old classroom instructional reel about menstruation, prose by Gertrude Stein and feminine "ideals" like the undulating young woman performing in fish-tail costumes at Florida's kitschy Weeki-Wachee Springs "Underwater Mermaid Theater." - Dennis Harvey
Who directed The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts?
The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts was directed by Lynne Sachs.
Who stars in The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts?
The principal cast of The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts includes Sarah Beams, Amelia Dunne, Barbara Frank, Stacey Gilbertson, Tashwanna Harrell.
When was The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts released and how long is it?
The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 30m.