Wheaton Galentine

Mozart in Love

An irreverent take on Mozart's relations with the three Weber sisters: Louisa, whom he loved, but who didn't love him; Constanza, whom he loved and married; and Sophie, who loved him but whom he didn't love. An anthology of arias from Mozart's operas, in which art comments on life through a cheeky use of back-projection and miming to records.

The Hunt of the Unicorn

This short film provides an opportunity to take a closer look at the Met's seven beloved "Unicorn Tapestries." Produced for the 1974 exhibition “Masterpieces of Tapestry,” it recounts the tale depicted in the works and explains the symbolic meaning of these mythic creatures, including their purifying and restorative powers.

To the Fair!

Promotional film extolling the wonders to be seen at the New York World's Fair.

The Creation of Woman

This 14-minute film talks about the Hindu god Brahma's creation of life, the world and of course the first woman. Saeed Jaffrey narrates the story as dancers Bhaskar, Dinu and Anjali Devi "act" out the story.

Brussels Loops

A collection of twenty short films, averaging 2-3 minutes, by various filmmakers depicting American life, intended to be shown in a continuous loop at the American Pavilion of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Some releases of the film include ten extra minutes of rough cuts.

Treadle and Bobbin

Displays the hypnotic rhythms and flashing precision of the sewing machine.

Water Stars

A film that uses multiple and distorted images and color of soap bubbles.