The Hardcore Collection
“Thirteen short films from notorious New York City underground filmmaker Richard Kern”
Synopsis
Heir to a long New York film and visual culture, which peaked in the 1960s, Richard Kern was undoubtedly one of the most exciting artists of the 80s and 90s. Oscillating endlessly between photography and animated images, one of the pillars of Cinema of transgression, a major artistic approach which seeks to shake up visual codes and subject the viewer to his own relationship with sex and violence, all in a very urban universe. We find clips of the New York underground, from Nick Zedd to Lydia Lunch via Cassandra Stark, to Sonic Youth. Work which, like his photographic work, runs desperately after this search for pleasure that is still unfulfilled. "Death Valley '69", "The Right Side of My Brain" , "You Killed Me First" , "The Bitches", "The Sewing Circle", X is Y" , "Fingered", "Horoscope", "Submit to Me Now" (1987), "My Nightmare", "Manhattan Love Suicides", "Submit to Me" (1985), "The Evil Cameraman"
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Kern
- Original Title
- The Hardcore Collection
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Kern
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Kern
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hardcore Collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hardcore Collection
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What is The Hardcore Collection about?
Heir to a long New York film and visual culture, which peaked in the 1960s, Richard Kern was undoubtedly one of the most exciting artists of the 80s and 90s. Oscillating endlessly between photography and animated images, one of the pillars of Cinema of transgression, a major artistic approach which seeks to shake up visual codes and subject the viewer to his own relationship with sex and violence, all in a very urban universe. We find clips of the New York underground, from Nick Zedd to Lydia Lunch via Cassandra Stark, to Sonic Youth. Work which, like his photographic work, runs desperately after this search for pleasure that is still unfulfilled. "Death Valley '69", "The Right Side of My Brain" , "You Killed Me First" , "The Bitches", "The Sewing Circle", X is Y" , "Fingered", "Horoscope", "Submit to Me Now" (1987), "My Nightmare", "Manhattan Love Suicides", "Submit to Me" (1985), "The Evil Cameraman"
Who directed The Hardcore Collection?
The Hardcore Collection was directed by Richard Kern.
Who stars in The Hardcore Collection?
The principal cast of The Hardcore Collection includes Not specified.
When was The Hardcore Collection released and how long is it?
The Hardcore Collection was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.