Breaking Plates (2024)
A unique hybrid of documentary, silent film, drama and dance, 'Breaking Plates' puts revolutionary women of the past on the screen with present day filmmakers. Contemporary women talk to characters from 100 years ago, reanimate their antics and emulate their mayhem moves. As early 21st century performers step into the clothes of their early 20th century counterparts, battling their haywire machines, exploding gags, and eruptive bodies, they learn to wield humour as a weapon against the structures that contain them today.
Director: Karen Pearlman
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: September 30, 2024
Cast
- Violette Ayad - Violette
- Karen Pearlman
- Richard James Allen - Handsome Hank
- Julie-Anne Long - The Domestic Help
- Emma Watkins - Em Mayhem
- Jadzea Allen - Jaz
Screenplay
Cinematography: Justine Kerrigan
Editing: Karen Pearlman
Production: The Physical TV Company
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Feminist Movement and Women's Rights, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
dance, feminism, silent film, slapstick
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breaking Plates about?
- A unique hybrid of documentary, silent film, drama and dance, 'Breaking Plates' puts revolutionary women of the past on the screen with present day filmmakers. Contemporary women talk to characters from 100 years ago, reanimate their antics and emulate their mayhem moves. As early 21st century performers step into the clothes of their early 20th century counterparts, battling their haywire machines, exploding gags, and eruptive bodies, they learn to wield humour as a weapon against the structures that contain them today.
- Who directed Breaking Plates?
- Breaking Plates was directed by Karen Pearlman.
- Who stars in Breaking Plates?
- Breaking Plates stars Violette Ayad, Karen Pearlman, Richard James Allen, Julie-Anne Long, Emma Watkins, Jadzea Allen.
- How long is Breaking Plates?
- Breaking Plates has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Breaking Plates?
- Breaking Plates is a Comedy, Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Breaking Plates produced?
- Breaking Plates was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Breaking Plates?
- The themes of Breaking Plates include: Feminist Movement and Women's Rights, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit, Fun Physical Comedy.