Utilising only one shot and a series of dissolves and jump cuts, this powerful short film examines the relationship between two men who share a single gaol cell. When the subject of the lack of the female object emerges, the tiny space they inhabit erupts into violence and frustrated desire.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B1001876
Subject category
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Masculinity
Holdings
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master