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The New Flesh
Overview
A symbolic, surreal and intentionally crude glimpse at both male and female sexuality that was strongly influenced by the films of Canadian director David Cronenberg (Videodrome, Naked Lunch and eXistenZ) and Japanese animation (Urotsukidoji, Cutey Honey). 16 min.
The New Flesh (Male)
A long tube of clay that forms in a shower travels throughout a house like an alien appendage - it swoops down two flights of stairs and into the basement, where it discharges its contents into a drain. Once its purpose is served, it promptly retreats, recklessly - and callously - leaving the mess behind. The soundtrack, ripped from an unnamed horror movie, has been digitally altered and edited to accompany the images.
The New Flesh (Female)
Using children's toys, like clay, a toy piano and stuffed animals, a film is made relating to the development of female genitalia. As the film progresses, the image becomes brighter and the sound becomes more distorted, representing the shrill transition between a naïve viewpoint of the world to a more developed and sexually advanced one that involves self-discovery and potential trauma.
Credits
Both films were created by Matthew Lotti and John Simone. Producer, Assistant Director, Editor, Lighting, Sound Editor, Prosthetics, Make-Up, Sculpture: John Simone / Director, Script/Concept, Camera, Lighting, Sound Editor, Music (Guitar, Piano, Toy Piano): Matthew Lotti / Performances: Stewart, Cecil / Thank You: Theresa Lotti. A product of Synthome, 2004. All rights reserved.
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