Episode of Series “Quantum”.
Narrated by Angela Catterns, this episode from the “Quantum” program looks at the most unique signalling device known to man; the face. It discusses what our static face reveals about us, what makes a face “attractive”, how and why facial expressions have evolved, can be involuntary or masked, and are remarkably universal. Shows the work of researchers who have charted over 10,000 facial expressions according to the muscles involved and features an interview with a Mobus sufferer (“dead face” syndrome) to explore the relationship between expression and feelings.
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ACMI Identifier
310940
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Face
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Expression in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Beauty, Personal
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Behavior evolution
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Face
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Behavior evolution
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Human evolution
Music & Performing Arts → Flamenco
Music & Performing Arts → Mardi Gras
People → Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)