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Fabric of the Human Body (2023)

Fabric of the Human Body (2023)

7.2

A literal exploration into our flesh and blood, not for the faint of stomach

Movie

France, Switzerland
French
Documentary
2023

What it's about

An extraordinary adventure through the interior of the human body; or the discovery of an alien landscape of unprecedented beauty.

The take

While primarily a showcase of endoscopic footage of various surgeries in different hospitals throughout Paris—which should already be enough to either make you queasy or inspire introspection into the fragility of our lives—this singular, experimental documentary places all this bloodshed in the context of the mundanity of the medical profession. Much of the film is taken up by muted conversation from the surgeons and footage of elderly patients wandering around, creating an even more surreal look into the lack of support these hospitals receive. It's far more abstract than it is educational, but its commitment to getting its hands dirty makes it an unforgettable experience.

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