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Apocalypse After

Directed by Bertrand Mandico2018France37 mins

Sometime in the future in France (or perhaps in an alternate universe), a film wraps shooting, but the director Joy D’Amato (Elina Löwensohn) — who describes herself as the most hated filmmaker of her generation — isn’t ready to end the fiery affair with her leading lady Apocalypse (Pauline Jacquard), even if the feeling isn’t mutual. In the hopes of pushing off their last goodbye, Joy tells Apocalypse a series of lurid, surreal tales of lust, vulgarity, and obsession. From the visionary director of The Wild Boys, this neon-lit fantasy captures queer desire in its most absurd and hilarious form. Also starring Nathalie Richard (4 Days in France, Frameline41), Vimala Pons (Elle), Pauline Lorillard (The Wild Boys), and Lola Créton (Goodbye First Love), Apocalypse After premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Dark Twisted Fantasies

Traveling from the Tang Dynasty in ancient China to the mysterious forests of modern-day Portugal to a post-apocalyptic film set in France, the past, present, and future come together with visually dazzling results in this ecstatic and adventurous program exploring queer desire, the erotic gaze, and the nature of cinema.

Expected Guests

Pauline Lorillard
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Original Language Title
Ultra pulpe
Director
Bertrand Mandico
Year
2018
Country
France
Running Time
37 mins
Language
French & English
Premiere
Bay Area
Program Note Writer
Joe Bowman
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