Dorian, a cinematic perfume (2009)
"Dorian, a cinematic perfume" is based on Oscar Wilde’s 19th century novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and its themes of decadence, narcissism and the meaning of art. I have interpreted the story and it’s queer undertones by casting Dorian as a young woman discovered by a fashion photographer, then catapulted into the world of empty celebrity. She falls under the tutelage of a famous drag queen and becomes a nightclub luminary, constantly followed by the paparazzi. These media images become the infamous portrait, grotesquely mutating as she grows more beautiful and famous, culminating in her own narcissistic destruction.
Director: Michelle Handelman
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: August 26, 2009
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dorian, a cinematic perfume about?
- "Dorian, a cinematic perfume" is based on Oscar Wilde’s 19th century novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and its themes of decadence, narcissism and the meaning of art. I have interpreted the story and it’s queer undertones by casting Dorian as a young woman discovered by a fashion photographer, then catapulted into the world of empty celebrity. She falls under the tutelage of a famous drag queen and becomes a nightclub luminary, constantly followed by the paparazzi. These media images become the infamous portrait, grotesquely mutating as she grows more beautiful and famous, culminating in her own narcissistic destruction.
- Who directed Dorian, a cinematic perfume?
- Dorian, a cinematic perfume was directed by Michelle Handelman.
- How long is Dorian, a cinematic perfume?
- Dorian, a cinematic perfume has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).