The Cage-Shaped Mirror
A monkey paces inside a cage: visually, the short film confines itself to this stark simplicity, yet its message resonates deeply. It draws on whispered excerpts from Goffman’s seminal Asylums on total institutions, paired with a poignant citation from Poe. In the spirit of post-'68 thought, closed and segregated spaces take center stage in the social and cultural discourse, and this film embodies that reflection with radical intensity.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Lo specchio a forma di gabbia |
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | Italy |
| Director | Franco Brocani |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (4 votes) |
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The Cage-Shaped Mirror is an acquired taste at 4.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1970. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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