Oedipus N+1 (2003)
In a nightmarish future, the wealthy elite maintain The Circle, a stratum of society that can use technology for regeneration, although it's unclear if a person is regenerated into reality or if this New Life is a cyber world. Thomas Steiner is regenerated, thanks to his mother, and it seems her goal is for him to lose his homosexuality. He awakens from his regeneration with memories of Kazo, a man he loved. He goes in search of him. But, was Kazo ever real? And what will mother make of this son who leaves the safety of The Circle in search of something else?
Director: Eric Rognard
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: February 1, 2003
Cast
- Jalil Lespert - Thomas Steiner
- Nicole Jamet - Mrs. Steiner
- Catherine Buquen - Dr. Toko
- Dimitri Storoge - Kazo
- Arnaud Maillard - Louis
- Gurgon Kyap - Taxi Driver
- Géraldine Maillet - Killer
- Yann Collette - Sandra, Drag Queen
Screenplay
- Eric Rognard
- Jean-Jacques Nguyen (Novel)
Cinematography: Olivier Cariou
Editing: Dominique Petrot
Production: CNC, Dharamsala, Fidélité Productions, France 2, TPS Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
cyber, lgbt, mother son relationship, gay theme, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oedipus N+1 about?
- In a nightmarish future, the wealthy elite maintain The Circle, a stratum of society that can use technology for regeneration, although it's unclear if a person is regenerated into reality or if this New Life is a cyber world. Thomas Steiner is regenerated, thanks to his mother, and it seems her goal is for him to lose his homosexuality. He awakens from his regeneration with memories of Kazo, a man he loved. He goes in search of him. But, was Kazo ever real? And what will mother make of this son who leaves the safety of The Circle in search of something else?
- Who directed Oedipus N+1?
- Oedipus N+1 was directed by Eric Rognard.
- Who stars in Oedipus N+1?
- Oedipus N+1 stars Jalil Lespert, Nicole Jamet, Catherine Buquen, Dimitri Storoge, Arnaud Maillard, Gurgon Kyap.
- How long is Oedipus N+1?
- Oedipus N+1 has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Oedipus N+1?
- Oedipus N+1 is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
- Where was Oedipus N+1 produced?
- Oedipus N+1 was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Oedipus N+1?
- The themes of Oedipus N+1 include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.