Theatre of Thought
Sloan Foundation Film
Release Date
2022
Film Synopsis
Werner Herzog shows off his fascination with the human brain in his latest documentary.
Werner Herzog sets his sights on yet another mysterious landscape — the human brain — for clues as to why a hunk of tissue can produce profound thoughts and feelings while considering the philosophical, ethical, and social implications of fast-advancing neural technology.
Possible Topics
- Brain Science
- Mapping the Human Brain
- Neural Technology of the Brain
Past Programs
2024
Big plans for brains
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS
Nervous system disorders
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA
Building blocks of intelligence
Real Art Ways, Hartford, CT
The brains behind the brains
Film Forum, New York, NY
The brains behind the brains
Film Forum, New York, NY