28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
The Mechanics of Love
director: Willard Maas, Ben Moore
original title: The Mechanics of Love
country: United States
year: 1955
running time: 7 min.
synopsis
A controversial film for its time that transforms the act of sex into a fragile composition of shots of objects from the lovers' bedroom and the everyday artifacts that resemble it in form, movement and appearance. The playfully symbolic, rhythmic collage is complemented by a poetic commentary by photographer, composer and art critic John Gruen.biography
Willard Maas (1906-1971) and Ben Moore are among the American pioneers of experimental film. Together they directed Mechanics of Love (1955) and Narcissus (1956). In their work, they promoted an open view of physicality and homosexuality, placing emphasis on the greater details and montage.more about film
director: | Willard Maas, Ben Moore |
music: | John Gruen |