The Central Character (1978)

The Central Character (1978) poster

"A woman's attempt to keep chaos at bay by naming, classifying, and ordering her domestic environment. This ultimately results in a total loss of ego and verbal capacity. Through the innovative juxtaposition of printed text, graphics, step printing, and disintegrating soundtrack, Gruben constructs a narrative breakdown that parallels the unconscious patterning of her character's mind." - Richard Stanford, National Gallery of Canada

Director: Patricia Gruben
Runtime: 16 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Central Character about?
"A woman's attempt to keep chaos at bay by naming, classifying, and ordering her domestic environment. This ultimately results in a total loss of ego and verbal capacity. Through the innovative juxtaposition of printed text, graphics, step printing, and disintegrating soundtrack, Gruben constructs a narrative breakdown that parallels the unconscious patterning of her character's mind." - Richard Stanford, National Gallery of Canada
Who directed The Central Character?
The Central Character was directed by Patricia Gruben.
How long is The Central Character?
The Central Character has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).