Crush
Synopsis
Crush is the story of a man who wants to turn into an animal. He employs a variety of techniques to transform himself. He cuts off parts of his body. He exercises. He wants to return to the water to speed up evolution a little. Has he gone mad, or is he just tired of being human? As the narrator descends into his private obsessions, we begin to perceive the distorted outlines of reason that guide his journey. The trajectory he takes allows us to reflect upon the correlations between the body and identity, our culture’s obsession with the body beautiful and what it means to be human.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson Henricks
- Original Title
- Crush
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Henricks
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Henricks
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crush
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What is Crush about?
Crush is the story of a man who wants to turn into an animal. He employs a variety of techniques to transform himself. He cuts off parts of his body. He exercises. He wants to return to the water to speed up evolution a little. Has he gone mad, or is he just tired of being human? As the narrator descends into his private obsessions, we begin to perceive the distorted outlines of reason that guide his journey. The trajectory he takes allows us to reflect upon the correlations between the body and identity, our culture’s obsession with the body beautiful and what it means to be human.
Who directed Crush?
Crush was directed by Nelson Henricks.
Who stars in Crush?
The principal cast of Crush includes Not specified.
When was Crush released and how long is it?
Crush was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 12m.