Barbara Hammer: Short Film Compilation(2nd MIQFF)（Pornography）
Genre
SPECIAL PROGRAMME
Release Date
30 Mar 2024 (Sat)
Category
--- (HK), D(Macau)
Running Time
76 Minutes
Language
English
Subtitle
Chinese
Director
Barbara Hammer
Cast
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Synopsis
This short film compilation showcases the works of Barbara Hammer, a pioneer in American experimental queer cinema. Included are "I Was/ I Am" (1973), "Women I Love" (1976), "Optic Nerve" (1985), "No No Nooky T.V." (1987), and "Sanctus" (1990). In "I Was/ I Am," the filmmaker changes from a damsel in gown and crown to a leather jacket motorcycle dyke. “Women I Love” shows a series of cameo portraits of the filmmaker's friends and lovers intercut with a playful celebration of fruits and vegetables in nature. “Optic Nerve” is a powerful personal reflection on family and aging. “No No Nooky T.V.” is a witty and stunning film about how women view their sexuality versus the way male images of women and sex are perceived. “Sanctus” is a film of the rephotographed moving x-rays. Making the invisible visible, the film reveals the skeletal structure of the human body as it protects the hidden fragility of interior organ systems.
This short film compilation showcases the works of Barbara Hammer, a pioneer in American experimental queer cinema. Included are "I Was/ I Am" (1973), "Women I Love" (1976), "Optic Nerve" (1985), "No No Nooky T.V." (1987), and "Sanctus" (1990). In "I Was/ I Am," the filmmaker changes from a damsel in gown and crown to a leather jacket motorcycle dyke. “Women I Love” shows a series of cameo portraits of the filmmaker's friends and lovers intercut with a playful celebration of fruits and vegetables in nature. “Optic Nerve” is a powerful personal reflection on family and aging. “No No Nooky T.V.” is a witty and stunning film about how women view their sexuality versus the way male images of women and sex are perceived. “Sanctus” is a film of the rephotographed moving x-rays. Making the invisible visible, the film reveals the skeletal structure of the human body as it protects the hidden fragility of interior organ systems.
