THEATER OF THOUGHT
Werner Herzog
USA, 2022, 108 min
Through the lens of legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog, Theater of Thought takes audiences on a provocative journey into the study of the mind and consciousness, daring us to question whether we truly have autonomy over our thoughts, or if our brains will inevitably become infused with mind-controlling technology in the not so distant future. Gathering insight and predictions from some of the world’s most influential scientists and innovators, Theater of Thought is an exploration of the ethical, and existential, effects that neurotechnology presents in our rapidly advancing world.
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Picking Auteur Werner Herzog’s Brain Kevin Parks, The Movie BuffSharing his brain, Herzog invites us all to bear witness to its thorniest burdens and most fanciful dreams
Who Better to Explore the Mysteries of the Brain Than Werner Herzog? Alissa Wilkinson, The New York TimesBoth awe-inspiring and provocative
Werner Herzog muses on mysteries of the brain in Theater of Thought Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnicaTheater of Thought, tackles what might be his most ambitious subject yet: the mysterious inner workings of the brain.
Werner Herzog’s Galaxy-Brained Exploration of Consciousness Derek Smith, Slant MagazineHerzog manages to tie all of his disparate musings back to the unimaginable malleability and adroitness of the human brain.
Famed Director Werner Herzog Can’t Get the Brain Out of His Mind in ‘The Theater of Thought’ Carlos Sausa, The New York SunDirector Werner Herzog has built a reputation on making movies that ponder life’s existential questions
Steve Pond, The Wrap“Theater of Thought” is something of a trip into Werner Herzog’s brain, so stumbling through that fog can be quite entertaining.
Ross Bonaime, ColliderThat inquisitive nature becomes an advantage to Herzog’s exploration of the human mind and the incredible leaps in research on the brain
Todd McCarthy, DeadlineEngaging and illuminating
Werner Herzog Crafts a Bracing Exploration of Neurotechnology and Consciousness Sheri Linden, The Hollywood ReporterA quintessentially Herzogian fusion of hope, horror, humor and heart.