Sanctuary
Synopsis
Sanctuary explores queer spirituality and utopian sexualities through the figure of Purusha Androgyne Larkin (1934–1988), a monk, pioneering gay filmmaker, and self-proclaimed cosmic-erotic mystic. Larkin’s 1981 book, 'The Divine Androgyne According to Purusha', challenged repression with a spiritual vision rooted in eroticism and presented a radical path to cosmic-erotic consciousness through ‘extreme’ forms of sexual pleasure. Sanctuary explores Larkin's attempt to form a utopian, pleasure-based spiritual community, and considers the complex legacies of his ideas in queer culture. Shot on 16mm, the film weaves together the voices of Larkin’s friends and followers, creating a portrait in absentia of a figure ahead of his time.
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- Director
- Sam Ashby
- Original Title
- Sanctuary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Ashby
Sam Ashby, Mariah Garnett
Pablo Mazzolo
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Ashby
Director
Sam Ashby
Director of Photography
Mariah Garnett
Director of Photography
Pablo Mazzolo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary
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What is Sanctuary about?
Sanctuary explores queer spirituality and utopian sexualities through the figure of Purusha Androgyne Larkin (1934–1988), a monk, pioneering gay filmmaker, and self-proclaimed cosmic-erotic mystic. Larkin’s 1981 book, 'The Divine Androgyne According to Purusha', challenged repression with a spiritual vision rooted in eroticism and presented a radical path to cosmic-erotic consciousness through ‘extreme’ forms of sexual pleasure. Sanctuary explores Larkin's attempt to form a utopian, pleasure-based spiritual community, and considers the complex legacies of his ideas in queer culture. Shot on 16mm, the film weaves together the voices of Larkin’s friends and followers, creating a portrait in absentia of a figure ahead of his time.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Sam Ashby.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
The principal cast of Sanctuary includes Ron Athey, Guy Baldwin, Ganymede Cupbearer, Revé Douglas, Jack Fritscher.
When was Sanctuary released and how long is it?
Sanctuary was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 24m.