Using excerpts, shots and screen tests from pornography produced in Eastern Europe and Russia, this startling documentary refutes the libertarian aesthetics of much of western queer politics. By forcing us to contemplate the faces of the young male models, it reminds us that even with the fall of communism, materialism and history still have a place in our thinking about film.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
31 December 2004
ACMI Screen Lounge
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B1002614
Language
English
Audience classifications
R (18+)
unclassified
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Homosexuality
Holdings
Digital Betacam [NTSC]; Master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master