Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. is an animation film directed by Dara Birnbaum, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. 1987, 30 sec, color, sound Produced for an Artbreak segment on MTV Network, this dynamic "thirty-second spot" presents an abbreviated history of animation according to the representation of women, from the cell imagery of Max Fleischer's Out of the Inkwell series to the contemporary digital effects of television. In Birnbaum's vision, Fleischer's spilled inkwell releases cartoon bubbles containing images of women from MTV music videos. With wit and panache, Birnbaum reverses the traditional sexual roles of the producer and product of commercial imagery: The final image is that of a female artist on whose video "palette" we see a glimpse of Fleischer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. worth watching?
- Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. released?
- Artbreak, MTV Networks, Inc. was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.