Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence
Synopsis
Sharon Lockhart's debut film from 1994 is divided into three parts. All parts are linked in showing the progression of a devastating skin disease of two ten-year-old boys which is successively revealed to be the progression of a skilfully applied special effects make-up. Shot against coloured backdrops, the first sections show portraits of the boys who are introduced by preceding titles as Khalil and Shaun. The third section is a dramatic sequence based on one of the last scenes in John Cassavetes's film A Woman Under the Influence (1974). Lockhart refrains from reproducing the scene literally. Instead, she places and collapses several moments into one, amplifying the main theme of the film - the attempt to pretend that everything is okay. Shaun is presented with his face horribly disfigured by blisters and wounds. His mother's pledges of future happiness thus become rather ominous.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharon Lockhart
- Original Title
- Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharon Lockhart
Department Leadership Roster
Sharon Lockhart
Director
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What is Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence about?
Sharon Lockhart's debut film from 1994 is divided into three parts. All parts are linked in showing the progression of a devastating skin disease of two ten-year-old boys which is successively revealed to be the progression of a skilfully applied special effects make-up. Shot against coloured backdrops, the first sections show portraits of the boys who are introduced by preceding titles as Khalil and Shaun. The third section is a dramatic sequence based on one of the last scenes in John Cassavetes's film A Woman Under the Influence (1974). Lockhart refrains from reproducing the scene literally. Instead, she places and collapses several moments into one, amplifying the main theme of the film - the attempt to pretend that everything is okay. Shaun is presented with his face horribly disfigured by blisters and wounds. His mother's pledges of future happiness thus become rather ominous.
Who directed Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence?
Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence was directed by Sharon Lockhart.
Who stars in Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence?
The principal cast of Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence includes Not specified.
When was Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence released and how long is it?
Khalil, Shaun, A Woman Under the Influence was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 16m.