Hysteries

Name: Hysteries
Director: Maria Inês Nunes de Castilho
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1983-01-01
Duration: 16 min
Cast: Maria Rita Kehl, Chiquinho Brandão, Nilson Villas-Boas, Teca Pereira

1983Dir. Maria Inês Nunes de Castilho16m

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Hysteries is a curious blend of performance art and documentary, showcasing Juliana Carneiro da Cunha in her intense piece 'Possession'. The film really digs into the psychic landscape of women grappling with societal expectations, creating this unsettling atmosphere that lingers. The pacing feels deliberately disorienting, almost like a dream sequence, which fits well with the themes of mysticism and suffering. The visuals are stark yet evocative, drawing you into a world where the personal intersects with the collective trauma of a patriarchal structure. It's not just a film; it’s an experience that invites reflection and discomfort, and that’s what makes it quite distinct in the realm of experimental shorts.

Experimental narrative structure that challenges conventional storytelling.Intriguing use of performance art within a documentary framework.Themes of mysticism and societal critique are prevalent.