The Loner
Synopsis
The Loner is a psychosexual journey through the dark landscapes of Oursler's insular narrative universe. The tape's paranoid, tormented protagonist — who is represented by such objects as a spoon and a water-filled sack — wanders through a hostile dreamspace of macabre obsessions and sexual alienation. Incredibly, Oursler renders this unlikely anti-hero as a sympathetic, totally believable "character." The artist's somnambulant, pun-laden narration and astonishing visual inventiveness add black humor to the surreal proceedings; for example, a bar scene is populated by an outrageous "cast" of found-object grotesques. Oursler's classic happy ending, in which The Loner "would live a wonderful life," rings with an ironic desperation.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Oursler
- Original Title
- The Loner
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Oursler
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Oursler
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Loner
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What is The Loner about?
The Loner is a psychosexual journey through the dark landscapes of Oursler's insular narrative universe. The tape's paranoid, tormented protagonist — who is represented by such objects as a spoon and a water-filled sack — wanders through a hostile dreamspace of macabre obsessions and sexual alienation. Incredibly, Oursler renders this unlikely anti-hero as a sympathetic, totally believable "character." The artist's somnambulant, pun-laden narration and astonishing visual inventiveness add black humor to the surreal proceedings; for example, a bar scene is populated by an outrageous "cast" of found-object grotesques. Oursler's classic happy ending, in which The Loner "would live a wonderful life," rings with an ironic desperation.
Who directed The Loner?
The Loner was directed by Tony Oursler.
Who stars in The Loner?
The principal cast of The Loner includes Not specified.
When was The Loner released and how long is it?
The Loner was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 30m.