The Trick Brain
Originally released in 2013. The Trick Brain is a documentary film. directed by Ed Atkins. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A dark and magical visit to the fabled Parisian address Rue Fontaine 42. This was the residence of André Breton, the mastermind of surrealism, who surrounded himself with an impressive collection of modern, Western art and ethnographic objects from Oceania and North America. The collection was sold and divided up in 2003 at a controversial auction. 'The Trick Brain' is a delirious montage and a trip back in time to Breton's private art collection, where Atkins has been scouring the archives and come up with a possessing interior film of the place that once was, complete with surrealistic paintings, scores of Indian figures and hundreds of other displayed rarities. The film's soundtrack is provided by an observant narrator, who reveals to us that the objects shown are not necessarily what they claim to be - but instead are catalysts for some kind of wonderful linguistic virus which reveals the real identity of things.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2013
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Trick Brain about?
A dark and magical visit to the fabled Parisian address Rue Fontaine 42. This was the residence of André Breton, the mastermind of surrealism, who surrounded himself with an impressive collection ...
Who directed The Trick Brain?
The Trick Brain was directed by Ed Atkins.
How long is The Trick Brain?
The Trick Brain has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was The Trick Brain released?
The Trick Brain was released on January 1, 2013 in theaters.