De Profundis

"De Profundis" is a three-part, hand/alternative-processed experimental film based on Oscar Wilde's prison letter "De Profundis." Incorporating home movies from the 1920s and early gay male erotica, along with imagery from Radical Faerie gatherings, queer pagan rituals, drag performances, and scenes of confinement, this 65-minute film conducts a haunting exploration of queerness, masculinity, history, and sexuality. These visuals are supported by a soundtrack featuring Wilde's aphorisms, a vocal and piano rendition of his prison letter, and multi-tracked interviews with a diverse group of contemporary gay men.