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201717 minGdoc-short

Infinite Galatea

201717 minGdoc-short

Seventeen minutes examine how the female body has been shaped by male privilege and power from Greek mythology to modern AI technology.

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Fátima Flores,

Mariangela Pluchino,

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Seventeen minutes examine how the female body has been shaped by male privilege and power from Greek mythology to modern AI technology.

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Fátima Floresdirector

Mariangela Pluchinodirector

Maria Chatzidirector

Julia Mauradirector

Ambra Reijnendirector

Synopsis

Greek mythology features Galatea, a figure representing the female body. The documentary spans history, from ancient myths to Victorian gynecology. It connects these themes to modern AI technology. The film presents how concepts of gender, sexuality, and desire have been shaped through societal norms. This visual essay lasts 17 minutes and was released in 2017. It addresses the influence of male perspectives on women throughout time.

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