Know Thyself (2024)

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A story of high school awkwardness, anxiety and ancient Greek philosophy, Samira Mian’s autobiographical animation Know Thyself recounts how a panic attack in 9th-grade Latin class sent her on a years-long odyssey of self-discovery. Entertaining and endearing, Mian’s portrait is also an insightful reflection on the inextricable connection between mind and body and the power of self-understanding.

Director: Samira Mian
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 5 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Matty Neikrug
Production: Sundance Institute
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Latin
Original Language: en

Keywords

coming of age, short film, latin

More Films by Director: Samira Mian
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Know Thyself about?
A story of high school awkwardness, anxiety and ancient Greek philosophy, Samira Mian’s autobiographical animation Know Thyself recounts how a panic attack in 9th-grade Latin class sent her on a years-long odyssey of self-discovery. Entertaining and endearing, Mian’s portrait is also an insightful reflection on the inextricable connection between mind and body and the power of self-understanding.
Who directed Know Thyself?
Know Thyself was directed by Samira Mian.
Who stars in Know Thyself?
Know Thyself stars Samira Mian.
How long is Know Thyself?
Know Thyself has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Know Thyself?
Know Thyself is a Documentary, Comedy film.
Where was Know Thyself produced?
Know Thyself was produced in United States of America.