Pink Narcissus

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An extremely beautiful, taciturn, and egocentric young man escapes the realities of his real world through a succession of exotic fantasies. Obsessed with his own perfection, he lives in a dream world of intense colors, magnificent music, elaborate costumes, and men of striking beauty. He imagines himself as a Roman slave chosen by the emperor, a triumphant matador defeating the bull, an innocent nymph playing in the forest, and a harem boy in diaphanous robes in the sheikh's tent. The room where he indulges in his daydreams is an exquisite refuge, encrusted with jewels. But reality constantly intrudes through the visits of his clients, the harsh and unpleasant sounds of the streets, and the depraved lives of those who inhabit them. An essential classic of experimental queer cinema, Pink Narcissus is presented here in a restored copy.