Trans Allegories in Film: 'The Little Mermaid' (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. 'The Little Mermaid" film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
Man Bites Dog (1993)
The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.
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The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.
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Genre:Comedy, Crime
Written By:André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde, Vincent Tavier
In Theaters:1/15/1993
Box Office:$205,569
Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:Les Artistes Anonymes
Cast
Rémy Belvaux, Benoît Poelvoorde, André Bonzel
Director
Benoît Poelvoorde
Ben
Rémy Belvaux
Rémy
André Bonzel
André
Jacqueline Poelvoorde-Pappaert
Ben's Mother
Valérie Parent
Valerie
Édith Le Merdy
Nurse
Jenny Drye
Jenny
Malou Madou
Malou
Willy Vandenbroeck
Boby
Nelly Pappaert
Ben's Grandmother
Hector Pappaert
Ben's Grandfather
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