The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts (1991)
The winner of numerous festival prizes, this early work by Lynne Sachs is a provocative film essay on women's perspectives on their bodies in a "man's world." It touches on everything from the female form's depiction in Renaissance art to the school of 19th century "scientific" thought equating "abnormal" physiognomy with criminality. This adventurous collage also features the filmmaker's own diaristic recollections (notably of being fitted for a diaphragm by a cold, intimidating doctor), poetical staged sequences, other women's audio testimonies, an old classroom instructional reel about menstruation, prose by Gertrude Stein and feminine "ideals" like the undulating young woman performing in fish-tail costumes at Florida's kitschy Weeki-Wachee Springs "Underwater Mermaid Theater." - Dennis Harvey
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts about?
- The winner of numerous festival prizes, this early work by Lynne Sachs is a provocative film essay on women's perspectives on their bodies in a "man's world." It touches on everything from the female form's depiction in Renaissance art to the school of 19th century "scientific" thought equating "abnormal" physiognomy with criminality. This adventurous collage also features the filmmaker's own diaristic recollections (notably of being fitted for a diaphragm by a cold, intimidating doctor), poetical staged sequences, other women's audio testimonies, an old classroom instructional reel about menstruation, prose by Gertrude Stein and feminine "ideals" like the undulating young woman performing in fish-tail costumes at Florida's kitschy Weeki-Wachee Springs "Underwater Mermaid Theater." - Dennis Harvey
- Who directed The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts?
- The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts was directed by Lynne Sachs.
- Who stars in The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts?
- The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts stars Sarah Beams, Amelia Dunne, Barbara Frank, Stacey Gilbertson, Tashwanna Harrell, Amelia Large.
- How long is The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts?
- The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts?
- The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts is a Documentary film.
- Where was The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts produced?
- The House of Science: A Museum of False Facts was produced in United States of America.