Raw nerves

A parody of ‘film noir’ conventions which also employs narration, private eye style, and video graphics to transform the narrative into apparently farcical psycho-drama. Cast includes Gerald M. Kline and M. Patrick Hughes.

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Credits

producer/director

Manuel De Landa

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

015410

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation

Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers

Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Film noir

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Psychoanalysis

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1980

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