Purple City (2023)
A fascinating exploration of the mythologies surrounding the hundred-year-old statue The Golden Boy. Incorporating dance, animation, and re-enactments, the film, directed by queer filmmakers and artists, imagines the lost identities of the models used for Parisian sculptor Georges Gardet’s work Eternal Youth. From hermetic Greco-Roman cult to two-spirited heritage, this film, told from the filmmakers’ point of view, offers a unique perspective on Winnipeg’s famous mascot as seen from a rent-controlled building.
Director: Michael Walker, Noam Gonick
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: March 18, 2023
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Purple City about?
- A fascinating exploration of the mythologies surrounding the hundred-year-old statue The Golden Boy. Incorporating dance, animation, and re-enactments, the film, directed by queer filmmakers and artists, imagines the lost identities of the models used for Parisian sculptor Georges Gardet’s work Eternal Youth. From hermetic Greco-Roman cult to two-spirited heritage, this film, told from the filmmakers’ point of view, offers a unique perspective on Winnipeg’s famous mascot as seen from a rent-controlled building.
- Who directed Purple City?
- Purple City was directed by Michael Walker, Noam Gonick.
- Who stars in Purple City?
- Purple City stars Chance Taylor, Michael O'Sullivan, Abdul Turay, Trevor Kristjanson, Fabián Velasco, Olivier Roy Martin.
- How long is Purple City?
- Purple City has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).