Parasympathica (1986)

In Parasympathica the artist divides her body into two halves, one black and the other white, with everything held together by a crown she wears. This "split" figure rotates jerkily by means of single frame animation. As Mattuschka spins on her own axis in a movement resembling a butterfly, the contrasts between the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic, are blurred.

Director: Mara Mattuschka
Runtime: 5 min
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Country: Austria
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parasympathica about?
In Parasympathica the artist divides her body into two halves, one black and the other white, with everything held together by a crown she wears. This "split" figure rotates jerkily by means of single frame animation. As Mattuschka spins on her own axis in a movement resembling a butterfly, the contrasts between the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic, are blurred.
Who directed Parasympathica?
Parasympathica was directed by Mara Mattuschka.
Who stars in Parasympathica?
Parasympathica stars Mara Mattuschka.
How long is Parasympathica?
Parasympathica has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was Parasympathica produced?
Parasympathica was produced in Austria.