An Anthropological Television Myth (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, An Anthropological Television Myth is a documentary film directed by Alessandro Gagliardo, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. An Anthropological Television Myth is a gloriously jagged collage of fragments culled from an independent Sicilian TV station's output in the mid-90s – the period just before the 'Berlusconi era'. But whereas the Milanese media mogul's spells as president were notable for the cynical degradation of his nation's television output, with its bawdy game-shows earning much overseas derision, the small broadcaster showcased here evidently foregrounded and documented local grass-roots political shenanigans. With no commentary or captions, the film plunges us into a lively day-before-yesterday epoch when the authorities' battles with the Mafia produced an atmosphere akin to Civil War on the streets. Virtuouso editing knits together a dizzyingly wide range of sights and sounds that consistently fascinate and impress.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, An Anthropological Television Myth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Anthropological Television Myth page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Anthropological Television Myth (2011)?
- In US, An Anthropological Television Myth is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Anthropological Television Myth worth watching?
- An Anthropological Television Myth holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was An Anthropological Television Myth released?
- An Anthropological Television Myth was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.