On Tender Hooks
Synopsis
The first feature film from accomplished short filmmaker Kate Shenton, On Tender Hooks is a documentary film delving into the world of human suspension and the people involved. Kate spends a year following a different people and group of suspenders. Every Sunday they pierce themselves with hooks and hang in mid-air from rigs in a display that challenges the perceptions and squeamishness of even the most hardened. The film is a fly on the wall documentary showing how the ordinary human body can achieve extraordinary things. Beginning with groups in London, and then following events in Rico, Croatia and Oslo, Norway, the film depicts a wide variety of experience and opinions, and delves thoughtfully into a deeply misunderstood practice On Tender Hooks was a self-funded project filmed and edited by director Kate Shenton. Completed in 2012 it is an example of independent film-making at its purest.
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- Director
- Kate Shenton
- Original Title
- On Tender Hooks
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
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What is On Tender Hooks about?
The first feature film from accomplished short filmmaker Kate Shenton, On Tender Hooks is a documentary film delving into the world of human suspension and the people involved. Kate spends a year following a different people and group of suspenders. Every Sunday they pierce themselves with hooks and hang in mid-air from rigs in a display that challenges the perceptions and squeamishness of even the most hardened. The film is a fly on the wall documentary showing how the ordinary human body can achieve extraordinary things. Beginning with groups in London, and then following events in Rico, Croatia and Oslo, Norway, the film depicts a wide variety of experience and opinions, and delves thoughtfully into a deeply misunderstood practice On Tender Hooks was a self-funded project filmed and edited by director Kate Shenton. Completed in 2012 it is an example of independent film-making at its purest.
Who directed On Tender Hooks?
On Tender Hooks was directed by Kate Shenton.
Who stars in On Tender Hooks?
The principal cast of On Tender Hooks includes Kate Shenton, Tam Smith, Charlyne Chiappone, Ana Laco, Håvve Fjell.
When was On Tender Hooks released and how long is it?
On Tender Hooks was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.