The Regulation of Desire (2025)
During the Purge, queers were surveilled, with a desire for non-heteronormative bodies seen as dangerous. This ballet explores the tension between conformity and the yearning for freedom of sexual expression. In an immersive video installation, viewers navigate veiled screens revealing the ballet’s movements. The story includes a lesbian recruit, an ambassador accused of espionage, men seeking anonymous encounters, and an Investigator thwarted by a Decoy. In the final chapter, the recruit demands rank and honor, symbolizing resistance to federal policies under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Director: Noam Gonick
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 26, 2025
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Regulation of Desire about?
- During the Purge, queers were surveilled, with a desire for non-heteronormative bodies seen as dangerous. This ballet explores the tension between conformity and the yearning for freedom of sexual expression. In an immersive video installation, viewers navigate veiled screens revealing the ballet’s movements. The story includes a lesbian recruit, an ambassador accused of espionage, men seeking anonymous encounters, and an Investigator thwarted by a Decoy. In the final chapter, the recruit demands rank and honor, symbolizing resistance to federal policies under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Who directed The Regulation of Desire?
- The Regulation of Desire was directed by Noam Gonick.
- Who stars in The Regulation of Desire?
- The Regulation of Desire stars Stephan Azulay, Katie Bonnell, Joshua Hidson, Timon Keown, Elizabeth Lamont, Joel Simkin.
- How long is The Regulation of Desire?
- The Regulation of Desire has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).