The Attendant (1993)
Memory mixes with desire as a museum attendant is caught up in sado-masochistic fantasies inspired by a 19th century painting of slaves in chains called Scene on the coast of Africa. The man remembers his past as a singer and delivers Dido's lament from Purcell's opera.
Director: Isaac Julien
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: September 10, 1993
Cast
- Thomas Baptiste - The Attendant
- Cleo Sylvestre
- John Wilson - Visitor
Music: Gary Butcher, Jimmy Somerville
Cinematography: Nina Kellgren
Production: Normal Films, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
lgbt, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Attendant about?
- Memory mixes with desire as a museum attendant is caught up in sado-masochistic fantasies inspired by a 19th century painting of slaves in chains called Scene on the coast of Africa. The man remembers his past as a singer and delivers Dido's lament from Purcell's opera.
- Who directed The Attendant?
- The Attendant was directed by Isaac Julien.
- Who stars in The Attendant?
- The Attendant stars Thomas Baptiste, Cleo Sylvestre, John Wilson.
- How long is The Attendant?
- The Attendant has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is The Attendant?
- The Attendant is a Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was The Attendant produced?
- The Attendant was produced in United Kingdom.