Mirror Mirror (1990)

13 women, of varying age, size, and ethnicity, reveal the ambivalence with which they regard their own bodies.

Mirror Mirror provocatively explores the relationship between a woman’s body image and the quest for an idealized female form. Blending humor and candor, the film incisively illuminates the vagaries in the concept of an “ideal” body type. A tension exists between the visual statement created by masks and mannequins and the rich diversity of the voices appearing in the film. Thirteen women, of varying age, size, and ethnicity, reveal the ambivalence with which they regard their own bodies. Their musings about specific body parts are underscored by archival footage of beauty competitions.

Director: Jan Krawitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mirror Mirror about?
Mirror Mirror provocatively explores the relationship between a woman’s body image and the quest for an idealized female form. Blending humor and candor, the film incisively illuminates the vagaries in the concept of an “ideal” body type. A tension exists between the visual statement created by masks and mannequins and the rich diversity of the voices appearing in the film. Thirteen women, of varying age, size, and ethnicity, reveal the ambivalence with which they regard their own bodies. Their musings about specific body parts are underscored by archival footage of beauty competitions.
Who directed Mirror Mirror?
Mirror Mirror was directed by Jan Krawitz.
How long is Mirror Mirror?
Mirror Mirror has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Mirror Mirror?
Mirror Mirror is a Documentary film.