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The Madness of the Dance

200617mCarol Morley

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In the middle ages there was an outbreak of dancing manias in Europe that lasted hundreds of years. In the 20th century thousands of Chinese men and some women thought that their genitalia were vanishing, while schoolgirls in Belgium thought that they were being poisoned by a certain brand of fizzy drink. Looking at these various cases, and more, the professor (Maxine Peake) takes us on a musical journey through mass hysteria.

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What is The Madness of the Dance (2006) about?

In the middle ages there was an outbreak of dancing manias in Europe that lasted hundreds of years. In the 20th century thousands of Chinese men and some women thought that their genitalia were vanishing, while schoolgirls in Belgium thought that they were being poisoned by a certain brand of fizzy drink. Looking at these various cases, and more, the professor (Maxine Peake) takes us on a musical…

Who stars in The Madness of the Dance?

The Madness of the Dance stars Maxine Peake. The film was directed by Carol Morley.

How long is The Madness of the Dance?

The Madness of the Dance has a runtime of 17 min and premiered in 2006.

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