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FILMMAKER NATE DUSHKU WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE
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BIRDER
Nate Dushku; 2023; USA; 90 minutes
In this smart and erotic psychological thriller from alumni filmmaker Nate Dushku, we follow bird watcher Kristian Brooks as he invades a nude queer campground in New Hampshire, manipulating others to serve his dark fetish while blurring the line between protagonist and antagonist. For fans of Stranger By the Lake, BIRDER captivates and challenges its audience, bringing into conversation questions of consent and overt sexuality. Actor Michael Emery gives a complex and enigmatic lead performance that is equal parts sexy and terrifying, and the naturalistic setting and minimalistic filmmaking style only further serve this sophisticated and wildly adventurous narrative.
CONTENT WARNINGS: VULGAR LANGUAGE, NUDITY, EXPLICIT SEXUAL SITUATIONS, DEPICTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
The Sound of You Collapsing
Rylan Friday; 2023; Canada / Turtle Island; 12 min
Noah navigates a dreamscape where he visits old memories and his present, untenable relationship.
CONTENT WARNINGS: EXPLICIT SEXUAL SITUATIONS, DEPICTION OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
