Get to Know Your Rabbit
dir. Brian De Palma · 1972
Finding true fulfillment in life often requires breaking free from societal expectations and discovering one's own passions.
Feature
Artistic Obsession
Mood
Comedic
Look
vibrant, whimsical color palette, reminiscent of classic musical numbers
Structure
linear progression interspersed with musical interludes
Plot
A young businessman goes to a magic expert to learn hardness and skill with his cynical and greedy collaborators. He becomes a very good tap dancer, but will he be able to get free of his old boss?
Why watch
With its eccentric blend of comedy and whimsy, "Get to Know Your Rabbit" takes viewers on a surreal journey through the absurdities of ambition and self-discovery, highlighted by vibrant tap dancing sequences that redefine the joy of performance.
Cultural context
1970s American corporate culturethe rise of countercultural movementsthe musical revival in cinema