The Cage-Shaped Mirror (1970)
A monkey paces inside a cage: visually, the short film confines itself to this stark simplicity, yet its message resonates deeply. It draws on whispered excerpts from Goffman’s seminal Asylums on total institutions, paired with a poignant citation from Poe. In the spirit of post-'68 thought, closed and segregated spaces take center stage in the social and cultural discourse, and this film embodies that reflection with radical intensity.
Director: Franco Brocani
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1970
Production: Corona Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
avant-garde
More Films by Director: Franco Brocani
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cage-Shaped Mirror about?
- A monkey paces inside a cage: visually, the short film confines itself to this stark simplicity, yet its message resonates deeply. It draws on whispered excerpts from Goffman’s seminal Asylums on total institutions, paired with a poignant citation from Poe. In the spirit of post-'68 thought, closed and segregated spaces take center stage in the social and cultural discourse, and this film embodies that reflection with radical intensity.
- Who directed The Cage-Shaped Mirror?
- The Cage-Shaped Mirror was directed by Franco Brocani.
- How long is The Cage-Shaped Mirror?
- The Cage-Shaped Mirror has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- Where was The Cage-Shaped Mirror produced?
- The Cage-Shaped Mirror was produced in Italy.