Petit Mal
Synopsis
"Petit Mal is a kind of double-portrait: both Bromberg and her subject insisting on moving freely, to open up space in an environment that would prefer to constrain and define”. – Vera Brunner-Sung, Millennium Film Journal Vol. No. 67 “Petit Mal is a raw, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink movie: choppy street scenes, a girl clowning, subway sequences enlivened by artless overexposures and split screens. What holds it together is the strong and unobtrusive audio track, a mélange of confessional rapping, nondescript mood music and slyly gratuitous sound effects.” – J. Hoberman, Art Forum
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Betzy Bromberg
- Original Title
- Petit Mal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Betzy Bromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Betzy Bromberg
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Petit Mal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Petit Mal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Petit Mal about?
"Petit Mal is a kind of double-portrait: both Bromberg and her subject insisting on moving freely, to open up space in an environment that would prefer to constrain and define”. – Vera Brunner-Sung, Millennium Film Journal Vol. No. 67 “Petit Mal is a raw, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink movie: choppy street scenes, a girl clowning, subway sequences enlivened by artless overexposures and split screens. What holds it together is the strong and unobtrusive audio track, a mélange of confessional rapping, nondescript mood music and slyly gratuitous sound effects.” – J. Hoberman, Art Forum
Who directed Petit Mal?
Petit Mal was directed by Betzy Bromberg.
Who stars in Petit Mal?
The principal cast of Petit Mal includes Not specified.
When was Petit Mal released and how long is it?
Petit Mal was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 18m.