Kisses
Synopsis
"Betty Ferguson's 'Kisses', an hour-long anthology of film clips presented without titles or voiceover, is the sweetest and, in avant-garde terms, the most conventional film on the program. Although the kiss reached its supreme expression as the on-screen replacement for copulation in post-Code Hollywood, Ferguson's material is drawn largely from silent classics and the less-fetishized European cinema of around 1960. She compares her film to a patchwork quilt, but it's basically morphological, cataloguing clusters of shots where kisses are delivered to the hand, the neck, rained down on a beloved face, perfunctorily bestowed on a spouse, awarded to dogs, dolls, gun, etc." - J. Hoberman, Village Voice
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Betty Ferguson
- Original Title
- Kisses
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Betty Ferguson
Department Leadership Roster
Betty Ferguson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kisses.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kisses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kisses about?
"Betty Ferguson's 'Kisses', an hour-long anthology of film clips presented without titles or voiceover, is the sweetest and, in avant-garde terms, the most conventional film on the program. Although the kiss reached its supreme expression as the on-screen replacement for copulation in post-Code Hollywood, Ferguson's material is drawn largely from silent classics and the less-fetishized European cinema of around 1960. She compares her film to a patchwork quilt, but it's basically morphological, cataloguing clusters of shots where kisses are delivered to the hand, the neck, rained down on a beloved face, perfunctorily bestowed on a spouse, awarded to dogs, dolls, gun, etc." - J. Hoberman, Village Voice
Who directed Kisses?
Kisses was directed by Betty Ferguson.
Who stars in Kisses?
The principal cast of Kisses includes Not specified.
When was Kisses released and how long is it?
Kisses was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 55m.