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Cremaster 5 (1997)

1997-01-01 · 55m · HU
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Cremaster 5 (55 min, 1997) is a five-act opera (sung in Hungarian) set in late-ninteenth century Budapest. The last film in the series, Cremaster 5 represents the moment when the testicles are finally released and sexual differentiation is fully attained. The lamenting tone of the opera suggests that Barney invisions this as a moment of tragedy and loss. The primary character is the Queen of Chain (played by Ursula Andress). Barney, himself, plays three characters who appear in the mind of the Queen: her Diva, Magician, and Giant. The Magician is a stand-in for Harry Houdini, who was born in Budapest in 1874 and appears as a recurring character in the Cremaster cycle.

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Matthew BarneyDirector, Writer

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Ursula AndressUrsula AndressQueen of ChainMatthew BarneyMatthew BarneyDiva / Giant / MagicianJoanne RhaJoanne RhaQueen's Usher / Fudor SpriteSusan RhaSusan RhaQueen's Usher / Fudor SpriteAmy ChiangAmy ChiangFudor SpriteMei-Chiao ChiuMei-Chiao ChiuFudor SpriteMichelle IngkavetMichelle IngkavetFudor SpriteYoko HyunYoko HyunFudor Sprite (as Yoko Kuroiwa)Kim NghiemKim NghiemFudor Sprite

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What is Cremaster 5 about?

Cremaster 5 (55 min, 1997) is a five-act opera (sung in Hungarian) set in late-ninteenth century Budapest. The last film in the series, Cremaster 5 represents the moment when the testicles are finally released and sexual differentiation is fully attained. The lamenting tone of the opera suggests that Barney invisions this as a moment of tragedy and loss. The primary character is the Queen of Chain (played by Ursula Andress). Barney, himself, plays three characters who appear in the mind of the Queen: her Diva, Magician, and Giant. The Magician is a stand-in for Harry Houdini, who was born in Budapest in 1874 and appears as a recurring character in the Cremaster cycle.

How long is Cremaster 5?

Cremaster 5 has a runtime of 55 minutes.