The Attendant
Synopsis
Memory mixes with desire as a museum attendant is caught up in sado-masochistic fantasies inspired by a 19th century painting of slaves in chains called Scene on the coast of Africa. The man remembers his past as a singer and delivers Dido's lament from Purcell's opera.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isaac Julien
- Original Score
- Gary Butcher, Jimmy Somerville
- Original Title
- The Attendant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Normal Films, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Julien
Gary Butcher, Jimmy Somerville
Nina Kellgren
Department Leadership Roster
Isaac Julien
Director
Nina Kellgren
Director of Photography
Gary Butcher
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Somerville
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Attendant
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What is The Attendant about?
Memory mixes with desire as a museum attendant is caught up in sado-masochistic fantasies inspired by a 19th century painting of slaves in chains called Scene on the coast of Africa. The man remembers his past as a singer and delivers Dido's lament from Purcell's opera.
Who directed The Attendant?
The Attendant was directed by Isaac Julien.
Who stars in The Attendant?
The principal cast of The Attendant includes Thomas Baptiste, Cleo Sylvestre, John Wilson.
When was The Attendant released and how long is it?
The Attendant was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Attendant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Attendant was composed by Gary Butcher, Jimmy Somerville.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Attendant?
The Attendant holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).