The Loner
Originally released in 1980. The Loner is a feature film. directed by Tony Oursler. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Loner is a psychosexual journey through the dark landscapes of Oursler's insular narrative universe. The tape's paranoid, tormented protagonist — who is represented by such objects as a spoon and a water-filled sack — wanders through a hostile dreamspace of macabre obsessions and sexual alienation. Incredibly, Oursler renders this unlikely anti-hero as a sympathetic, totally believable "character." The artist's somnambulant, pun-laden narration and astonishing visual inventiveness add black humor to the surreal proceedings; for example, a bar scene is populated by an outrageous "cast" of found-object grotesques. Oursler's classic happy ending, in which The Loner "would live a wonderful life," rings with an ironic desperation.
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Loner about?
The Loner is a psychosexual journey through the dark landscapes of Oursler's insular narrative universe. The tape's paranoid, tormented protagonist — who is represented by such objects as a spoon...
Who directed The Loner?
The Loner was directed by Tony Oursler.
How long is The Loner?
The Loner has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was The Loner released?
The Loner was released on February 5, 1980 in theaters.