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| Country: | Canada |
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| Length: | 38 min |
Description:
John Hofsess's *The Palace of Pleasure* arose from the psychedelic art of the 1960s. This intense film blends striking abstract visuals with the emotional expressions of a young couple, assembled from collage elements like mass culture images and album/book covers, presented as a form of therapy. Aimed at a generation facing social upheaval and growing despair, hopelessness, and anxiety, *The Palace of Pleasure* was intended as a purifying ritual—a post-Freudian release of pent-up emotions that foreshadowed The Primal Scream. In this video, Stephen Broomer explores Hofsess’s therapeutic goals, the film's construction from his earlier works, and its captivating sensuality, highlighting how it encourages a shared experience of touch to blur the lines between individuals.
| Alternative title: | Palace of Pleasure |
| Release year: | 1967 |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | John Hofsess |
| Type: | Movie |
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