2018 MVA Thesis Projects 

This film is a portrait of a woman whose life is entirely dedicated to pursuing fitness. It examines the daily grind of careful dieting and regular exercise, which is done in order to achieve a goal of “perfect” fitness. As this life is portrayed, the film asks what makes something, particularly the body, “perfect”? By asking that question, the film works to understand the reasons for choosing this kind of life. Perfecting the Body is a psychological portrait that delves into the life history that influenced this fitness-centered life.

 

Running time: 27 minutes