The Black Sun (1992)

The Black Sun (1992) poster

Based on Samuel R. Delany’s short novel ‘Aye, and Gomorrah...’, where the sci-fi premise of radiation-resistant state-neutered space travellers allows the author to explore androgyny, sexual identity, etc. Hammel uses Delany’s story to create a spookily beautiful world where asexual bodies live in the contradiction between their unarousable loneliness and desire for intimacy and contact.

Director: Johannes Hammel
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hannes Konecny
Cinematography: Johannes Hammel
Editing: Frank Soiron
Production: Navigator Film
Country: Austria, Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

black and white, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Sun about?
Based on Samuel R. Delany’s short novel ‘Aye, and Gomorrah...’, where the sci-fi premise of radiation-resistant state-neutered space travellers allows the author to explore androgyny, sexual identity, etc. Hammel uses Delany’s story to create a spookily beautiful world where asexual bodies live in the contradiction between their unarousable loneliness and desire for intimacy and contact.
Who directed The Black Sun?
The Black Sun was directed by Johannes Hammel.
Who stars in The Black Sun?
The Black Sun stars Eva Maria Klauser, Hakan Baykal.
How long is The Black Sun?
The Black Sun has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is The Black Sun?
The Black Sun is a Science Fiction film.
Where was The Black Sun produced?
The Black Sun was produced in Austria, Switzerland.