After watching writer/director Carol Morley's superb film The Falling,I took a look at the DVD extras,and I was pleased to find an early short movie from Morley,which led to me getting ready to step onto the dance floor.
The plot:
Reading a number of psychology books,a professor explores the history of mass hysteria,which include people in China believing they have lost their genitals,and Coca-Cola losing £66 million over having to get rid of their entire stock in Belgium.
View on the film:
Made on a very low budget,writer/director Carol Morley explores mass hysteria with stylish whirls,as the professor (played by a very good Maxine Peake,who would later co-star in The Falling)is placed in the middle of unfolding dreams which offer a glimpse to what Morley would offer in the future. Taking a world view on the subject,the screenplay by Morley uncovers peculiar, strangely eye-catching cases of mass hysteria which have rarely been reported about in the English speaking world. Whilst the film offers some interesting glances at lesser- known cases of mass hysteria,Morley's decision to have the professor be the lone "guide" for the title,leads to the film having a dry "TV news report" atmosphere,as the dance of madness begins.
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