Darwin, What?
Synopsis
Isabella is in quarantine due to the coronavirus. She decides it’s the right time to read all of Darwin’s books, but the writing is heavy and she falls asleep while reading. Darwin’s ghost appears in her dream. He wants to talk about the expression of emotions, because Isabella is an actress. Darwin explains that in his book “On the Expression of Emotions on Man and Animals,” he presents his hypothesis that basic expressions – just like bones or the famous beaks of his finches – are also shaped by evolution.
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- Director
- Paul David Magid, Isabella Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul David Magid, Isabella Rossellini
- Original Score
- Doug Wieselman
- Original Title
- Darwin, What?
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Onassis Culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul David Magid, Isabella Rossellini
Paul David Magid, Isabella Rossellini
Doug Wieselman
Kirsten Tanjutco
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsten Tanjutco
Editor
Paul David Magid
Director
Isabella Rossellini
Director
Paul David Magid
Writer
Isabella Rossellini
Writer
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What is Darwin, What? about?
Isabella is in quarantine due to the coronavirus. She decides it’s the right time to read all of Darwin’s books, but the writing is heavy and she falls asleep while reading. Darwin’s ghost appears in her dream. He wants to talk about the expression of emotions, because Isabella is an actress. Darwin explains that in his book “On the Expression of Emotions on Man and Animals,” he presents his hypothesis that basic expressions – just like bones or the famous beaks of his finches – are also shaped by evolution.
Who directed Darwin, What??
Darwin, What? was directed by Paul David Magid, Isabella Rossellini.
Who stars in Darwin, What??
The principal cast of Darwin, What? includes Isabella Rossellini, Paul David Magid.
When was Darwin, What? released and how long is it?
Darwin, What? was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Darwin, What??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darwin, What? was composed by Doug Wieselman.