MYSTERY’S CHOIR, 1999

Art Film - Abstract - Experimental Narrative - Homo Erotic - Lesbian - Fiction - Feature Length

Synopsis
In a sexually charged relationship, 15 year-old Daena’s world takes a tragic turn as she becomes emotionally and physically dependent a much older woman. Mystery’s Choir explores the surreal, magical and sometimes truncated
perceptions of life through the eyes of a teenager lost in love. Also see:

Filmmaker’s Comments

Country:

U.S.

Year:

1999

Format:

16 mm film, color

Running Time:

65 min.

Production Co.:

Infinity Films New York

Released by:

Infinity Films New York/ Re-released: Molecule-Pictures

Genre:

Drama Erotic Experimental Narrative Art House Abstract Fiction Homoerotic Lesbian Gay

Credits: (scroll to bottom of page)
STILLS

	A teen in love (Deidre Curry)
	A much older lover (Jill Repplinger)
	In mortal ecstasy
	Dreamscape Inquisition
	Jack Pretzer (Daena’s Mother) and William Hunt as delusional “Grimm Fairytale-like” parents
	(clockwise from left) Jill, Ji(Director) and Deidre discussing scene

VIDEO CLIPS

Trailer	Green Screen	I’m Scared

RELATED POSTS

• Comments by the Filmmaker
  • Mystery’s Choir, Mission Statement November 26th, 2008
• Category: Film: Blurbs
  • Blurbs: Mystery’s Choir, by Nicole Keeter, Time-Out NY April 1st, 2000
  • Blurbs: Mystery’s Choir, Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Film Festival April 1st, 2000
  • Blurbs: Mystery’s Choir, TV Guide On-Line April 1st, 2000
  • Blurbs: Mystery’s Choir, Shout Magazine April 1st, 2000
  • Blurbs: Mystery’s Choir, Joan Jett April 1st, 2000
  • Blurbs: Mystery’s Choir, Blade Magazine April 1st, 2000
• Category: Film: Reviews
  • Review: Mystery’s Choir, by Tom Gunning June 28th, 2007
  • Review: “Mystery’s Choir,” by Les Simpson, Time Out New York April 8th, 2000
  • Review: Mystery’s Choir, by Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide Online April 7th, 2000
  • Review: Mystery’s Choir, by Nicole Keeter, Time-Out NY April 7th, 2000
  • Review: “Mystery’s Choir,” by Benjamin Gray, Shout Magazine April 6th, 2000
  • Review: Mystery’s Choir, HX/HER Magazine April 1st, 2000
• Category: Video Clips Mystery’s Choir

CREDITS

CAST

Daena: Deidre Currie

Chelsea: Jill Repplinger

Mother: Jack Pretzer

Father: William Hunt

Shoe Sales Clerks: Christopher Scappaticci, Ciro Silva

Film Crew at Lake (on camera): Michel Tikhomiroff, Ilya Chaiken, Peter Kennedy

Street Passerby “Virility”: Jack Pretzer

CREW

Producer/ Director/Writer: Ji

Cinematography: Ji,Frank Berrera

Shoe Sales Clerk Brunette: Ciro Silva

Additional Camera: David Ford

Assistant Camera: Ilya Chaiken, Paula Halton

Sound: Ciro Silva, Shirak Agresta, Paula Halton, Kristen Lauren, Dan Madden

Boom: Michel Tikohmiroff

Production Assistant: Peter Kennedy

Sound Mixer: Shannon Pengelly

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