Tribeca review: New York City anthology “Human Theories” finds the humor in everyday life - WEAU
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A New York City anthology film debuting at Tribeca uses everyday absurdity to explore how ordinary people construct personal theories to make sense of their chaotic lives.
Social ConstructionismNarrative Identity TheoryAbsurdismFolk Psychology
Theory Briefing
- Human Theories had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, screened in the curated Viewpoints section for boundary-pushing films.
- The anthology format mirrors social constructionism — each vignette shows a different New Yorker building their own framework to navigate daily life.
- By mining humor from mundane moments, the film suggests that folk theories and personal narratives are universal coping mechanisms.