Plot Summary

A kinetic journey through the graphic motifs of textiles paired with figures and landscapes to explore the technological development of fabric production and consumption alongside systems of visual and spoken language. The piece investigates recurring graphic symbols and how their cross-cultural appropriation functions within a global economy.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Grand Bizarre
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Havard University
Dartmouth Film & Media Studies