THE ILLUSIONISTS – a documentary about body image and globalization https://theillusionists.org/ A feature-length documentary about the body "as the finest consumer object" - written & directed by Elena Rossini Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:54:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://theillusionists.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-ILLUSIONISTS-SITE-ICON-32x32.jpg THE ILLUSIONISTS – a documentary about body image and globalization https://theillusionists.org/ 32 32 Revisiting The Illusionists – 8 years after its release https://theillusionists.org/2024/09/revisiting-the-illusionists-8-years-after-its-release/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:56:19 +0000 https://theillusionists.org/?p=7300 Note: this post originally appeared on my blog on May 24th, 2024. I am republishing it here to test Fediverse federation. Hello @_elena@mastodon.social My documentary The Illusionists was released on November 16,...

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]]> What we should talk about when discussing Instagram and Body Image https://theillusionists.org/2021/11/what-we-should-talk-about-when-discussing-instagram-and-body-image/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:08:47 +0000 http://theillusionists.org/?p=7189 The past two months have seen a flurry of negative articles about Instagram and how it negatively affects the body image of girls. Yet, most of them had superficial takes. Here are 3 points, addressing what we should talk about when discussing Instagram and body image.

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]]> #FreeToBeUs with Shea Emry – a collaboration with Canadian non-profit Free To Be Talks https://theillusionists.org/2019/11/freetobeus-with-shea-emry-a-collaboration-with-canadian-non-profit-free-to-be-talks/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:45:18 +0000 http://theillusionists.org/?p=7112 #FreeToBeUs is a documentary short that discusses how images of idealized male bodies are impacting boys' self-esteem and self-image.

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]]> Cross-post: I’m a Realist because… https://theillusionists.org/2019/11/cross-post-im-a-realist-because/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:21:35 +0000 http://theillusionists.org/?p=7103 A recent public screening of  The Illusionists gave me the opportunity to discuss my new film project – The Realists  – which is its sequel.

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]]> Attention Shoppers! https://theillusionists.org/2017/11/attention-shoppers/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 13:10:34 +0000 http://theillusionists.org/?p=6852 We often talk about unhealthy eating habits, environmental pollution, but we rarely discuss the ways mass media, apps, and social networking sites are hijacking our attention and ultimately making us feel more anxious.

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]]> Guest Post: “I Haven’t Shaved My Legs For 10 Months” https://theillusionists.org/2017/10/hairy-legs-diary/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:30:48 +0000 http://theillusionists.org/?p=6871 The post Guest Post: “I Haven’t Shaved My Legs For 10 Months” appeared first on THE ILLUSIONISTS - a documentary about body image and globalization.

]]> Press Release: VHX Launches Direct Distribution of the critically-acclaimed documentary THE ILLUSIONISTS https://theillusionists.org/2016/11/press-release-vhx-launches-direct-distribution-critically-acclaimed-documentary-illusionists/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:52:16 +0000 http://theillusionists.org/?p=6564 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elena Rossini Email: hello@theillusionists.org   THE ILLUSIONISTS, a critically acclaimed documentary about the marketing of unattainable beauty ideals around the world, is making its debut on...

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]]> Exclusive Sneak Preview of The Illusionists ! https://theillusionists.org/2015/05/exclusive-sneak-preview-of-the-illusionists/ Fri, 15 May 2015 08:20:45 +0000 http://theillusionists.org/?p=4172 I am thrilled to announce that the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt – the main sponsor of our film – will be hosting the first public sneak preview...

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