Kissed (1996)
Anno di uscita: 1996
Nazione: Canada
Alternative Title: Besado, Целуната, Cerimônia de Amor, Kissed - Todeskuss, Necrophile Kiss - Der Todeskuss
Regista: Lynne Stopkewich
Writer: Angus Fraser, Barbara Gowdy, Lynne Stopkewich
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Dean English, Lynne Stopkewich
Executive Producer: John Pozer
Società: Boneyard Film Company Inc., British Columbia Film, Canada Council for the Arts
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: necrophilia, philosophical, romantic, woman director
Storia
Sandra Larson has been fascinated by death since childhood, performing ritualistic burials for dead animals. As an adult, she gets a job at Wallis Funeral Home and begins studying embalming. Her fascination with death evolves into necrophilia while working at the funeral home. Meanwhile, Sandra begins her first romantic relationship with Matt, a medical student who finds her necrophilia compelling. The film explores their relationship and the depths of Sandra's feelings for him as she navigates her unique attraction.
Riassunto
Directed by Lynne Stopkewich in 1996, 'Kissed' is a Canadian drama that delves into the unconventional romantic life of Sandra Larson, played by Molly Parker. The film explores Sandra's fascination with death and its progression into necrophilia, making it a unique and thought-provoking examination of human attraction and desire. Although plot details are limited in the provided sources, 'Kissed' is notable for its philosophical exploration of taboo subjects and its position as one of few films directed by women at the time.
