Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin
Synopsis
The film guides the viewer through the process of making contact with a figure who exists only in his own photographs—70’s gay sex icon Peter Berlin. The film is structured in three parts, which were made chronologically. In the first part, the filmmaker appropriates Peter Berlin’s outfits and poses, playfully attempting to embody Peter Berlin’s artistic persona. Each frame of the original 16mm film was then hand-painted to distort the image, producing an animated effect that prevents the viewer from seeing the full performing body. In the second part, a voice over relates a story riddled with anxiety about a potential meeting with Peter Berlin that is paired with images of mansions and window displays. The third and final section is an interview with Peter Berlin in his apartment, describing a moment of exchange that crosses lines of gender and generation, a moment where the identities of two filmmakers briefly coalesce.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariah Garnett
- Original Title
- Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariah Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Mariah Garnett
Director
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What is Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin about?
The film guides the viewer through the process of making contact with a figure who exists only in his own photographs—70’s gay sex icon Peter Berlin. The film is structured in three parts, which were made chronologically. In the first part, the filmmaker appropriates Peter Berlin’s outfits and poses, playfully attempting to embody Peter Berlin’s artistic persona. Each frame of the original 16mm film was then hand-painted to distort the image, producing an animated effect that prevents the viewer from seeing the full performing body. In the second part, a voice over relates a story riddled with anxiety about a potential meeting with Peter Berlin that is paired with images of mansions and window displays. The third and final section is an interview with Peter Berlin in his apartment, describing a moment of exchange that crosses lines of gender and generation, a moment where the identities of two filmmakers briefly coalesce.
Who directed Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin?
Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin was directed by Mariah Garnett.
Who stars in Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin?
The principal cast of Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin includes Peter Berlin.
When was Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin released and how long is it?
Encounters I May or May Not Have Had with Peter Berlin was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 14m.