Description: You Killed Me First (Original photograph of Lung Leg from the 1985 film, signed on the verso by Richard Kern) Author: Richard Kern (director, screenwriter, photographer); Lung Leg, David Wojnarowicz, Karen Finley (starring) Title: You Killed Me First (Original photograph of Lung Leg from the 1985 film, signed on the verso by Richard Kern) Publication: New York: Deathtrap Films, 1986 Description: Vintage portrait photograph of actress Lung Leg from the 1985 short film. INSCRIBED on the verso in director Richard Kern's hand, "Lung Leg / in / "You Killed Me First" / A R. Kern Movie / (copyright) 1986 / Photo (copyright) R Kern," with two "R. Kern Photographs" stamps and a "Deathtrap Films" stamp on the verso.A landmark work in the Cinema of Transgression. Conceived by Kern and artist David Wojnarowicz as both a film and a multi-media art installation, the film was shot unscripted over two days, and was largely based on Wojnarowicz's childhood, specifically the scenes concerning the terrifying and abusive father, played by Wojnarowicz. Performance artist Karen Finley starred as the subservient mother, and the young East Village model Leg, who would go on to star in several more of Kern's films and music videos, starred as the lead, daughter Elisabeth/Cassandra. The film premiered at Wojnarowicz's "You Killed Me First Installation #8" at the Ground Zero Gallery in December 1985. A seemingly normal family sits down for Thanksgiving dinner, and after a series of disturbing flashbacks revealing previous family traumas, the daughter shoots her family at the dinner table, angrily proclaiming, "You killed me first!" A scathing and darkly humorous indictment of petit-bourgeois conservatism and religiosity.8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Seller ID: 155122 Subject: 1980s Cinema, Artists, Experimental Film, Film Still Photographs, Horror, LGBTQ Interest, New York, New York Underground, Punk Rock, Religion and Spirituality, Short Films Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1850 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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