The irrationality of the human psyche, sadomasochism and suicide are the leitmotifs of this film. The documentary footage of airplanes and pilots – symbols of courage and honour – become an unexpected counterpoint to the main structure of the film. The combination of documentary footage and poetic storytelling with the inclement northern setting reinforce the ascetic atmosphere of Suicide Monsters and give its self-destructive characters a heroic and noble appearance.
Also in this combined programme
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Killed by Lightning
A woman does anthropological research into the evolution from ape to man. The story largely unfolds in her subconscious. By the (only) master of Necro -
Spring
A mix of intuition, fascination with the unconscious and a tactic of surprise as a manifesto of Necro-realism.
Film details
- Country of production
- Russia
- Year
- 1988
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2005
- Length
- 4'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
