The Madness of the Dance (2006)
In the middle ages there was an outbreak of dancing manias in Europe that lasted hundreds of years. In the 20th century thousands of Chinese men and some women thought that their genitalia were vanishing, while schoolgirls in Belgium thought that they were being poisoned by a certain brand of fizzy drink. Looking at these various cases, and more, the professor (Maxine Peake) takes us on a musical journey through mass hysteria.
Director: Carol Morley
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
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Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Carol Morley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Madness of the Dance about?
- In the middle ages there was an outbreak of dancing manias in Europe that lasted hundreds of years. In the 20th century thousands of Chinese men and some women thought that their genitalia were vanishing, while schoolgirls in Belgium thought that they were being poisoned by a certain brand of fizzy drink. Looking at these various cases, and more, the professor (Maxine Peake) takes us on a musical journey through mass hysteria.
- Who directed The Madness of the Dance?
- The Madness of the Dance was directed by Carol Morley.
- Who stars in The Madness of the Dance?
- The Madness of the Dance stars Maxine Peake.
- How long is The Madness of the Dance?
- The Madness of the Dance has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).