Return to Reason (1923): Cast
Return to Reason is a 1923 short drama directed by Man Ray, starring Kiki of Montparnasse as Nude torso. It runs 3 minutes.
What Is Return to Reason About?
The premise of Return to Reason without spoilers.
An experimental Dadaist short that opens with white specks and geometric shapes tumbling across a stark black field, followed by the light‑striped torso of Kiki of Montparnasse (Alice Prin) and a constantly rotating egg‑crate lattice. The film’s abstract, kinetic imagery marks it as one of the earliest works in the Dada cinema movement. Its rhythmic montage of light and shadow anticipates later avant‑garde techniques, emphasizing motion over narrative.
Return to Reason Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- nudity
- female frontal nudity
- abstract short
- avant garde short
- experimental short
- independent short
- avant garde
- experimental
- chiaroscuro
- silhouette
- carnival ride
- abstract
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- extreme close up
- female topless nudity
- part animated
- surrealism
- female nudity
- dada
Return to Reason Cast & Characters
Kiki of Montparnasse plays Nude torso in Return to Reason. Directed by Man Ray.
- Director Man Ray
- Kiki of Montparnasse as Nude torso
Return to Reason Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Retorno a la razón” and “Возвращение к разуму”.
- Also known as
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- Retorno a la razón
- Возвращение к разуму
- 回归理性
- Retorno a Razão
- 리턴 투 리즌
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Return to Reason FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Return to Reason, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Return to Reason?
Return to Reason runs 3 minutes.
When was Return to Reason released?
Return to Reason was released on September 6, 1923.
Who directed Return to Reason?
Return to Reason was directed by Man Ray.
More films by Man Ray Who is in the cast of Return to Reason?
Return to Reason stars Kiki of Montparnasse as Nude torso.
Does Return to Reason have a post-credit scene?
No. Return to Reason has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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