The Regulation of Desire
Jan 26, 2025 · 10m
Director
Noam GonickOverview
During the Purge, queers were surveilled, with a desire for non-heteronormative bodies seen as dangerous. This ballet explores the tension between conformity and the yearning for freedom of sexual expression. In an immersive video installation, viewers navigate veiled screens revealing the ballet’s movements. The story includes a lesbian recruit, an ambassador accused of espionage, men seeking anonymous encounters, and an Investigator thwarted by a Decoy. In the final chapter, the recruit demands rank and honor, symbolizing resistance to federal policies under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Cast of The Regulation of Desire
Crew of The Regulation of Desire
About The Regulation of Desire
What is The Regulation of Desire about?
During the Purge, queers were surveilled, with a desire for non-heteronormative bodies seen as dangerous. This ballet explores the tension between conformity and the yearning for freedom of sexual expression. In an immersive video installation, viewers navigate veiled screens revealing the ballet’s movements. The story includes a lesbian recruit, an ambassador accused of espionage, men seeking…
When was The Regulation of Desire released?
The Regulation of Desire was released on January 26, 2025.
How long is The Regulation of Desire?
The Regulation of Desire runs 10 minutes.
Who directed The Regulation of Desire?
The Regulation of Desire was directed by Noam Gonick.
Who is in the cast of The Regulation of Desire?
The cast of The Regulation of Desire includes Stephan Azulay, Katie Bonnell, Joshua Hidson, Timon Keown and Elizabeth Lamont.