Cult Classic, a producer specializing in launching rare and – as the name suggests – classic films on the DVD market, with a cult aura, has already been producing an excellent collection of cinematographic works never before seen here. This month, the difference is the release of at least three gay-themed films.
The most famous and obligatory is the mega-underground "Pink Narcissus" (photo). Shot in 1971 by American photographer James Bidgood, it is an absolutely kitsch and ultra-gay aesthetic delirium.
Through the story of a man and his delusional dreams, the film presents dreamlike and visually impressive episodes. With erotic scenes and a look that borders on vintage porn of the time, the film is a visual feast – and without dialogue. In short, a collector's item that to date has only been shown in Brazil in a few screenings at festivals and exhibitions.
Even darker is "The Aftermath." Shot in Germany in 1977 by director Wolfgang Petersen - who would later make the children's film "The Neverending Story", in 1984 -, it tells the story of an actor who is sentenced to prison for seducing a young underage boy. In prison, he becomes involved with the jailer's son. An impossible love begins.
This is one of the first entirely gay films produced in Europe, at the end of the 70s. And it impresses with the boldness of its theme and some of its images – the film is shot in black and white.
Finally, "Taxi Zum Klo" is a German feature film, from 1981, that kicks the can down the road – oops – telling the story of a primary school teacher who, at night, engages in marginalized gay sex in Berlin's underworld.
The story seems like a male version of the American film "Finding Mr. Goodbar", from 1977, in which Diane Keaton played a children's teacher who went to clubs and bars hunting men left and right.
"Taxi Zum Klo" is strong and bold even today, with almost explicit scenes and even fetishes like a golden shower. Detail: director Frank Ripploh plays the main role, making it clear that the film is autobiographical.
The two German films are also unreleased in Brazil. They were never released on VHS or DVD and were never shown in the cinema circuit, much less on TV. Result: the three releases are mandatory and unmissable.
Service:
Pink Narcissus (USA, 1971) – 64 minutes
The Consequence (Die Konsequentz, Germany, 1977) – 90 minutes
Taxi Zum Klo (Germany, 1981) – 90 minutes
Prices: R$ 29,90 (each)
The films can be found on the Cult Classic or in similar stores such as Fnac, Livraria Cultura, 2001 and similar
