Parasympathica

In Parasympathica, Mara Mattuschka employs single frame animation to create a striking visual representation of the body's dichotomy. The film features the artist dividing her body into two contrasting halves, one black and one white, which are unified by a crown she wears. As she spins on her axis, the imagery evokes the movement of a butterfly, while simultaneously blurring the distinctions between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

This film stands out not only for its artistic expression but also for its pioneering approach to animation and gender representation in cinema. As a work directed by a woman in the mid-1980s, it contributes to the discourse on female perspectives in film. Collectors interested in experimental and avant-garde cinema will find the thematic depth and visual style of Parasympathica noteworthy.