Human Zoo 2009 — Okru !exclusive!
Report: "Human Zoo" (2009) — overview and context
Basic facts
- Title: Human Zoo
- Year: 2009
- Country: France (international production elements)
- Director / Writer / Producer / Lead actor: Rie Rasmussen
- Runtime: ~110 minutes
- Languages: English, Serbian, French, Albanian
- Release: Festival circuit in 2009 (BIFF screening listed 5 Feb 2009)
- Genre: Crime drama / political drama; deals with the Kosovo War and refugee experience
Human Dignity and Rights: The primary ethical concern with any form of human zoo is the violation of human dignity and rights. Participants are often subjected to inhumane living conditions, exploitation, and discrimination.
- Living in cramped and unsanitary conditions
- Being forced to perform demeaning tasks, such as cleaning toilets and showers with their bare hands
- Being deprived of basic necessities, such as food, water, and sleep
- Being subjected to psychological manipulation and mind games
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The show's creators claimed that the Human Zoo was designed to explore human behavior, social dynamics, and the effects of confinement on individuals. However, as the show progressed, it became clear that the true intention was to create a voyeuristic spectacle, where viewers could indulge in the misery and humiliation of the contestants. Report: "Human Zoo" (2009) — overview and context
Analysis of digital ethics and the "spectator" culture of the modern internet Title: Human Zoo Year: 2009 Country: France (international
Creative Control: In a rare "herculean task" for a feature debut, Rie Rasmussen wrote, directed, edited, and starred in the film.