Romance
Jan 01, 1976 · 2h 10m
Director
Ed BowesOverview
The plot revolves around Tom (Ed Bowes) and his girlfriend Kathleen (Elizabeth Cannon) and what occurs when her mother and androgynous brother Tommy (Karen Achenbach) come to visit. Tom is receiving transcripts of his innermost thoughts in anonymous letters. Sexual ambiguity, symbiotic relationships, and self-identity are all at play here. Structured in long, uncut takes with beautiful camera work by Tom Bowes, the real-time aesthetic of the work is the result of the script, in which much of the action takes place in drifting conversations. — Marita Sturken, “Television Fictions: An Interview with Ed Bowes,” AFTERIMAGE (May 1986)
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About Romance
What is Romance about?
The plot revolves around Tom (Ed Bowes) and his girlfriend Kathleen (Elizabeth Cannon) and what occurs when her mother and androgynous brother Tommy (Karen Achenbach) come to visit. Tom is receiving transcripts of his innermost thoughts in anonymous letters. Sexual ambiguity, symbiotic relationships, and self-identity are all at play here. Structured in long, uncut takes with beautiful camera…
When was Romance released?
Romance was released on January 1, 1976.
How long is Romance?
Romance runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Who directed Romance?
Romance was directed by Ed Bowes.
Who is in the cast of Romance?
The cast of Romance includes Ed Bowes (Tom), Karen Achenbach (Tommy) and Elizabeth Cannon (Kathleen).