Story of the Eye
Synopsis
Our male narrator, Georges, reminisces about his first sexual encounters with the enchanting Simone. As the encounters become increasingly transgressive, the two characters struggle for power and dominance. The tables are turned; the story is then retold from Simone's very different POV to a horrific climax. 'Story of the Eye' is a scathing critique of the tendency, in both Hollywood and literature, to trivialize female sexuality and power. Simone and Georges battle over the metaphorical 'eye' but the real tension exists in the struggle over who gets to tell the story and ultimately, which story gets told. The hyper-reality of opera as a musical/theatrical device further exaggerates this dichotomy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicole Jefferson Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Bataille
- Original Title
- Story of the Eye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Nicole Jefferson Asher
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicole Jefferson Asher
Georges Bataille
Department Leadership Roster
Nicole Jefferson Asher
Director
Jamie Westfall
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Story of the Eye
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What is Story of the Eye about?
Our male narrator, Georges, reminisces about his first sexual encounters with the enchanting Simone. As the encounters become increasingly transgressive, the two characters struggle for power and dominance. The tables are turned; the story is then retold from Simone's very different POV to a horrific climax. 'Story of the Eye' is a scathing critique of the tendency, in both Hollywood and literature, to trivialize female sexuality and power. Simone and Georges battle over the metaphorical 'eye' but the real tension exists in the struggle over who gets to tell the story and ultimately, which story gets told. The hyper-reality of opera as a musical/theatrical device further exaggerates this dichotomy.
Who directed Story of the Eye?
Story of the Eye was directed by Nicole Jefferson Asher.
Who stars in Story of the Eye?
The principal cast of Story of the Eye includes Kristin Grace Erickson, Graham Skipper.
When was Story of the Eye released and how long is it?
Story of the Eye was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 13m.
Is Story of the Eye based on a book or true story?
Story of the Eye is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Bataille".