The Central Character (1978)
"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
Release Date: October 17, 1978
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).