The Regulation of Desire
Synopsis
During the Purge, queers were surveilled, with a desire for non-heteronormative bodies seen as dangerous. This ballet explores the tension between conformity and the yearning for freedom of sexual expression. In an immersive video installation, viewers navigate veiled screens revealing the ballet’s movements. The story includes a lesbian recruit, an ambassador accused of espionage, men seeking anonymous encounters, and an Investigator thwarted by a Decoy. In the final chapter, the recruit demands rank and honor, symbolizing resistance to federal policies under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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- Director
- Noam Gonick
- Screenplay & Story
- Noam Gonick, Gary Kinsman
- Original Title
- The Regulation of Desire
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
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Noam Gonick
Noam Gonick, Gary Kinsman
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Noam Gonick
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Gary Kinsman
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Noam Gonick
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What is The Regulation of Desire about?
During the Purge, queers were surveilled, with a desire for non-heteronormative bodies seen as dangerous. This ballet explores the tension between conformity and the yearning for freedom of sexual expression. In an immersive video installation, viewers navigate veiled screens revealing the ballet’s movements. The story includes a lesbian recruit, an ambassador accused of espionage, men seeking anonymous encounters, and an Investigator thwarted by a Decoy. In the final chapter, the recruit demands rank and honor, symbolizing resistance to federal policies under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Who directed The Regulation of Desire?
The Regulation of Desire was directed by Noam Gonick.
Who stars in The Regulation of Desire?
The principal cast of The Regulation of Desire includes Stephan Azulay, Katie Bonnell, Joshua Hidson, Timon Keown, Elizabeth Lamont.
When was The Regulation of Desire released and how long is it?
The Regulation of Desire was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 10m.