The Father is Nothing
Originally released in 1991. The Father is Nothing is a feature film. directed by Leone Knight. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This film uses a 'scene' between a woman and an FTM transsexual to mobilise Gilles Deleuzes's work on masochism as explored in his book 'Coldness and Cruelty'. Critical of all manifestations of fascism, the film's visuals and sound set up a tension between two libidinal economies - that of fascism (the super father) where the father is everything, and the world of the masochist, where the mother is everything and the father is nothing.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Father is Nothing about?
This film uses a 'scene' between a woman and an FTM transsexual to mobilise Gilles Deleuzes's work on masochism as explored in his book 'Coldness and Cruelty'. Critical of all manifestations of fas...
Who directed The Father is Nothing?
The Father is Nothing was directed by Leone Knight.
How long is The Father is Nothing?
The Father is Nothing has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Father is Nothing released?
The Father is Nothing was released on January 1, 1991 in theaters.