The Operation (1995)
In a cold tile operating room, a surgeon clad in a protective Tyvek suit, goggles and tight rubber gloves demonstrate her skill before a group of observers. They scrutinize the eerie coupling between the surgeon and patient, whose bodies merge like molten lava. Thermal coitus draws the viewer into an erotic experience that probes beneath the boundary of skin. The Operation is an award-winning cult film by Jacob Pander and Marne Lucas, shot in 48 hours on a minuscule budget, using thermal imaging technology. Their exploration of erotic imagery first-hand stems from an interest in intimacy and the viewer's psychological and sexual response. It represents a merging of their fascination with the macabre beauty of the human body as viewed by science and technology; using new infrared imaging devices, the boundaries between physical and intellectual stimulation become blurred.
Cast
- Marne Lucas
- Otto Wrek - Patient
- Gina Velour - The Surgeon
Screenplay
Keywords
underground, operating room, infrared vision, video art, science and technology, erotic, sex, experimental
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Operation about?
- In a cold tile operating room, a surgeon clad in a protective Tyvek suit, goggles and tight rubber gloves demonstrate her skill before a group of observers. They scrutinize the eerie coupling between the surgeon and patient, whose bodies merge like molten lava. Thermal coitus draws the viewer into an erotic experience that probes beneath the boundary of skin. The Operation is an award-winning cult film by Jacob Pander and Marne Lucas, shot in 48 hours on a minuscule budget, using thermal imaging technology. Their exploration of erotic imagery first-hand stems from an interest in intimacy and the viewer's psychological and sexual response. It represents a merging of their fascination with the macabre beauty of the human body as viewed by science and technology; using new infrared imaging devices, the boundaries between physical and intellectual stimulation become blurred.
- Who directed The Operation?
- The Operation was directed by Jacob Pander, Marne Lucas.
- Who stars in The Operation?
- The Operation stars Marne Lucas, Otto Wrek, Gina Velour.
- How long is The Operation?
- The Operation has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Operation?
- The Operation is a Science Fiction, Romance film.
- Where was The Operation produced?
- The Operation was produced in United States of America.