Eros, O Basileus (1967)

Eros, O Basileus (1967) poster

Structured in nine tableaux each a study of a simple action or situation involving a lone, naked figure, the blind Eros, searching for fulfilment, for self. The objects he touches - books, paintings - can be seen as icons of the creative spirit; there is also a motor cycle and film equipment. In succeeding scenes he appears to try on identities offered by institutional doctrines of religion and social traditions of (overt) masculinity. Much of the film was constructed in-camera with a small amount of editing afterwards. An innovation was the use of in-camera fade-outs as phrase markers, not as terminal points, within a single set-up or shot.

Director: Gregory J. Markopoulos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Richard Strauss
Editing: Gregory J. Markopoulos
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

male homosexuality, avant-garde

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eros, O Basileus about?
Structured in nine tableaux each a study of a simple action or situation involving a lone, naked figure, the blind Eros, searching for fulfilment, for self. The objects he touches - books, paintings - can be seen as icons of the creative spirit; there is also a motor cycle and film equipment. In succeeding scenes he appears to try on identities offered by institutional doctrines of religion and social traditions of (overt) masculinity. Much of the film was constructed in-camera with a small amount of editing afterwards. An innovation was the use of in-camera fade-outs as phrase markers, not as terminal points, within a single set-up or shot.
Who directed Eros, O Basileus?
Eros, O Basileus was directed by Gregory J. Markopoulos.
Who stars in Eros, O Basileus?
Eros, O Basileus stars Robert Beavers.
How long is Eros, O Basileus?
Eros, O Basileus has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Eros, O Basileus?
Eros, O Basileus is a Drama film.
Where was Eros, O Basileus produced?
Eros, O Basileus was produced in United States of America.