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.

Directing:
  • Matthew Barney

Writing:
  • Matthew Barney

Stars:
Release Date: 1997-10-24
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  • Country: HU, US
  • Language: Magyar
  • Runtime: 55
Ursula Andress
Ursula Andres...
Queen of Chain
Matthew Barney
Matthew Barne...
Diva / Giant / Magician
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