Keyword Narcissus

An ageing director commentates on a porno he directed 50 years ago, reminiscing on his relationship with the lead actor.

A reframing of the classic tale of Narcissus, the director draws on snippets of conversation with a trusted friend to muse on gender and identity. Just as shimmers are difficult to grasp as knowable entities, so does the concept of a gendered self feel unknowable except through reflection. Is it Narcissus that Echo truly longs for, or simply the Knowing he possesses when gazing upon himself?

When alone with his twin, Lucas is swallowed by his obsession