An autobiographical short film about bugchasing, the intentional self infection with HIV. In the work author and director Martin Willibald Meisl deals with his memories and tries to explore his motivations. - When did the tendency towards self-destructive behavior arise and which ones can be seen? For that, he works with reenactments of artworks such as photos by Joel-Peter Witkin or Michaelangelo’s Pietá. A look at the later consequences of the decision is given. Discrimination, side effects of the therapy, and feelings towards the fresh infection. There is a clear change in his sexuality, and new positions taken.
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Stars: Martin Willibald Meisl, Jamal Phoenix, Gellert Gerson Butter
Crew: Martin Willibald Meisl (Director), Martin Willibald Meisl (Producer), Martin Willibald Meisl (Writer), Daria Vybornova (Assistant Director)
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Language: Deutsch
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Runtime: 27 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 21, 2022
IMDb: 10
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