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Synopsis
Why is social trust breaking down, and how do we find it again? This is the question at the heart of Leviathan. Directed and produced by Alexander Beiner, it draws on sociology, myth, psychology, economics and systems theory to delve into the deep code of culture and make sense of the times we live in. It’s a journey that invites the viewer to confront the shadows lurking at the heart of our systems, and points the way toward hope, healing and action.
Starring
Yanis Varoufakis (Professor of Economics and former Finance Minister of Greece) Nora Bateson (Author, Systems Theorist and Head of the Bateson Institute)
Douglas Rushkoff (Media Theorist and Author)
Minna Salami (Author and Afro-Feminist Theorist)
Josh Schrei (Host of ‘The Emerald’)
Alexa Firmenich (Environmentalist and Founder of The Naia Trust)
John Vervaeke (Professor of Cognitive Science and author of Awakening from the Meaning Crisis)
Edited by Whetham Allpress
Written by Alexander Beiner and Whetham Allpress
Credits Song: Leviathan by James
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Additional Credits
Directors of Photography: Ciaron Craig, George Tsamis
Narration: Alexander Beiner
Additional filming: Motion & Story, Adrien Crasnault, David Schwartz
AI creative consultancy: Ari Kuschnir
Script editing: David Sauvage
Choreography: Daisy Smith
Dancers: Alex Gomar and Mirabel Huang-Smith
Special Thanks: Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner
Special Thanks: Danny Almagor and Berry Liberman
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