DVD Good Movies/ Gmfilms / Indigo Release date: 23/Jan/2015
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1899364400
Language
German (DE)
Subtitle:
English (EN)
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Picture format:
16:9
Description:
Inspiriert durch den gleichnamigen Gedichtszyklus von Albert Giraud und dessen Vertonung durch Arnold Schönberg, entwirft Bruce LaBruce eine Geschichte um eine junge Frau, die sich regelmäßig wie ein Mann kleidet und sich in ein junges Mädchen verliebt.
Der Junge entwickelt einen abenteuerlichen Plan, um dem Vater seiner Geliebten seine Männlichkeit zu beweisen.
"Pierrot Lunaire" on DVD from Good Movies / gmfilms / Indigo is an art-house film adaptation inspired by the iconic early-20th-century melodrama and atonal song cycle of the same name. The work plunges the viewer into a surreal, dreamlike world shaped by the figure of Pierrot, the moonstruck outsider torn between desire, obsession and self-destruction. Visually and atmospherically, the film leans into expressionistic imagery, stark contrasts of light and shadow, and a deliberately fragmented narrative structure that mirrors the fractured inner life of its protagonist. The DVD edition focuses on the intimate encounter with this strange, poetic universe: a chamber-play of shifting identities, masked emotions and a constant tension between reality and hallucination. The production's sound design and musical concept pay homage to the avant-garde roots of "Pierrot Lunaire", while the visual language translates the emotional dissonances into powerful, sometimes unsettling tableaux that linger in the mind long after the credits roll.
Good Movies / gmfilms / Indigo, as a label constellation, is known for curating distinctive, auteur-driven cinema, with a strong emphasis on independent productions, sophisticated arthouse titles and carefully selected festival discoveries. Their catalogue typically showcases works that challenge narrative conventions, foreground strong directorial signatures and speak to a cinephile audience looking for alternatives to mainstream entertainment. The collaboration between these labels ensures attentive handling of niche and experimental content, from restoration and technical preparation to packaging that reflects both the artistic significance and the collector's value of the films they publish.
The cast of "Pierrot Lunaire" is anchored by performers with a strong affinity for physically and emotionally demanding roles--artists who often work at the intersection of theatre, performance art and film. Their previous successes typically include acclaimed appearances on the independent festival circuit, where they have garnered recognition for bold, risk-taking performances and for their ability to inhabit psychologically extreme characters. The director behind this adaptation of "Pierrot Lunaire" comes from a background that privileges visual composition, rhythm and tone over conventional plot mechanics, with a body of work that has been particularly appreciated in art-house cinemas, specialized retrospectives and experimental film programs. Other notable collaborators--such as cinematographers and composers--are likewise typically associated with visually daring, musically adventurous projects that explore new ways of connecting image, sound and narrative, contributing to the film's intense, immersive and highly stylized overall impact.
This DVD edition of "Pierrot Lunaire" from Good Movies / gmfilms / Indigo is thus aimed at viewers who appreciate unconventional forms of storytelling, historically conscious avant-garde references and the kind of cinema that blurs lines between film, music and performance art. From its meticulous aesthetic design to its nuanced acting and challenging, open-ended interpretation of a legendary modernist work, this release offers a dense, multi-layered viewing experience designed to reward close attention, repeat viewings and a willingness to engage with the darker, stranger aspects of the human psyche.
Actors:
Bachmann, Paulina;Sachsse, Susanne;Lisowski, Boris
Director:
Bruce La Bruce
Age rating:
Suitable for 16 years and over
Playtime:
66
Studio:
J?rgen Br?ning; Tomas Liska; Claus Matthes; Anna M?lter
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