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Theater of Thought

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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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Alissa Wilkinson New York Times 12/16/2024
We may not understand the brain any more after seeing it, but we’re definitely tuned into the mystery. Go to Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com 12/13/2024
2.5/4
While fits and spurts of “Theater” seem illuminating, that same confusion about these big scientific and metaphysical questions also keep the doc from feeling all that fulfilling. Go to Full Review Derek Smith Slant Magazine 12/09/2024
2.5/4
It’s as if by being confronted by new innovations that appear to have come straight out of a sci-fi film, Werner Herzog exercises his galaxy brain to see what we could be capable of a decade, even a century, from now. Go to Full Review Diane Carson KDHX (St. Louis) Feb 3
What's here is no more than an unfulfilling appetizer. Indeed, as a parting comment, Herzog says he leaves this inquiry more mystified than when he began. Go to Full Review Ross Bonaime Collider 09/13/2022
B-
In the hands of Herzog, this topic becomes far more entertaining, as he approaches the topic with a wide-eyed wonder that lets this subject go down smooth. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Werner Herzog

Director

Rafael Yuste

Self

Werner Herzog

Screenwriter

Ariel Leon Isacovitch

Producer

Werner Herzog

Executive Producer

Doron Weber

Executive Producer

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Werner Herzog
Producer
Ariel Leon Isacovitch
Screenwriter
Werner Herzog
Distributor
Argot Pictures
Production Co
Ventureland, Skellig Rock
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 13, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 48m