The Illusionists
"A Film About the Globalization of Beauty"
Originally released in 2015. The Illusionists is a documentary film. directed by Elena Rossini. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Kilbourne, Susie Orbach, and Laura Mulvey
Synopsis
Sex sells. What sells even more? Insecurity. Multi-billion dollar industries saturate our lives with images of unattainable beauty, exporting body hatred from New York to Beirut to Tokyo. Their target? Women, and increasingly men and children. "The Illusionists" turns the mirror on media, exposing the absurd, sometimes humorous, and shocking images that seek to enslave us.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2015
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Illusionists about?
Sex sells. What sells even more? Insecurity. Multi-billion dollar industries saturate our lives with images of unattainable beauty, exporting body hatred from New York to Beirut to Tokyo. Their tar...
Who directed The Illusionists?
The Illusionists was directed by Elena Rossini.
How long is The Illusionists?
The Illusionists has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Illusionists released?
The Illusionists was released on January 1, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Illusionists?
The main cast of The Illusionists includes Jean Kilbourne, Susie Orbach, Laura Mulvey, Gail Dines.