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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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 ReporterThe result is one of his most piercing inquiries yet