Pink Narcissus

This landmark experimental queer art film, presenting the erotically charged dreamscape of a young hustler, is a celebration of the male body.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    James Bidgood

  • With

    Bobby Kendall, Don Brooks, Charles Ludlam

  • USA 1971. 68min

  • Courtesy of

    BFI Distribution

  • Language

    Dialogue-free

  • Certificate

    BBFC 18

Introduction

While awaiting visits from clients, a young hustler lounges in his lurid apartment, daydreaming. Narcissism and lust reign supreme in his fantasies, as he paints himself as protagonist, surrounded by leather-clad bikers, male belly dancers and other erotic visions. Once shrouded in mystery, this canonical work of queer cinema is presented here in an awe-inspiring 4K restoration.

Diana Cipriano

This screening will be preceded by an introduction from Todd Wiener, Motion Picture Curator, UCLA Film and Television Archive.

Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive from a 35mm internegative, 35mm print and 35mm track negative. Funding provided by Snapdragon Capital Partners. Laboratory services by Roundabout Entertainment, Inc., Audio Mechanics. Special thanks to Frameline, Mark Grabowski, Marcus Hu, Michael Lumpkin, Strand Releasing and James Woolley.

Content advice

Contains scenes of nudity and sex.

How to book

BFI Flare tickets start from £10, with concessions available for many screenings and discounts for BFI Members. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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