Parasympathica
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Parasympathica
Two poles, depending on perspective, can be regarded as positive or negative. The artist symbolizes passivity versus activity by painting one half of her body black and the other white.
The contrariety of the poles, as well as the unity they also represent, are conveyed by the artist's movements. Animated sequences simulate the movement of body fluids from the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems: the parts of the body which regulate rest and mobilization phases.
“I do not prefer one side over the other, nor do I advocate laziness. On the contrary, I think that we work far too little, or too much on the unessential” (Mara Mattuschka)
The contrariety of the poles, as well as the unity they also represent, are conveyed by the artist's movements. Animated sequences simulate the movement of body fluids from the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems: the parts of the body which regulate rest and mobilization phases.
“I do not prefer one side over the other, nor do I advocate laziness. On the contrary, I think that we work far too little, or too much on the unessential” (Mara Mattuschka)
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Title: Parasympathica
Original Title: Parasympathica
Language versions: German
Country: Austria
Year: 1985
Length: 3 min
Color: black and white
Director: Mara Mattuschka
Screenplay: Mara Mattuschka
Cinematography: Mara Mattuschka
Editing: Mara Mattuschka
Sound: Mara Mattuschka
Music: Mara Mattuschka
World Sales: sixpackfilm
Festivals: 2001: Diagonale, Festival des Österreichischen Films (AT), 1998: Hiroshima - International Animation Festival (JP), Diagonale 98 - Festival des österreichischen Films (AT), 1997: International Film Festival Locarno (CH), 1996: VIPER 96 - International Film und Video Festival Luzern (CH)
Age Recommendation: 12
Miscellaneous: Animation: Mara Mattuschka
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