Cremaster 5 (1997)
Cremaster 5 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.
Director: Matthew Barney
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: October 24, 1997
Cast
- Ursula Andress - Queen of Chain
- Matthew Barney - Diva / Giant / Magician
- Joanne Rha - Queen's Usher / Fudor Sprite
- Susan Rha - Queen's Usher / Fudor Sprite
- Amy Chiang - Fudor Sprite
- Mei-Chiao Chiu - Fudor Sprite
- Michelle Ingkavet - Fudor Sprite
- Yoko Hyun - Fudor Sprite (as Yoko Kuroiwa)
- Kim Nghiem - Fudor Sprite
Screenplay
Music: Jonathan Bepler
Cinematography: Peter Strietmann
Country: Hungary, United States of America
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Matthew Barney
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cremaster 5 about?
- Cremaster 5 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.
- Who directed Cremaster 5?
- Cremaster 5 was directed by Matthew Barney.
- Who stars in Cremaster 5?
- Cremaster 5 stars Ursula Andress, Matthew Barney, Joanne Rha, Susan Rha, Amy Chiang, Mei-Chiao Chiu.
- How long is Cremaster 5?
- Cremaster 5 has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Cremaster 5?
- Cremaster 5 is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Cremaster 5 produced?
- Cremaster 5 was produced in Hungary, United States of America.