Enter the Void
Immerse yourself in the hypnotic world of ENTER THE VOID. In Gaspar Noé's controversial masterpiece, we follow Oscar, a young drug dealer who dies during a police raid. From the perspective of his spirit, we glide through Tokyo's neon-lit underworld, tracing his sister Linda and diving into his memories. In classic Noé fashion, the film explores themes of life, death, and rebirth. Artfully psychedelic scenes convey a sense of continuous movement through a kaleidoscope of human experiences. Despite—or perhaps because of—its polarizing impact, ENTER THE VOID remains a visually and narratively unique immersive journey.
Neon has been a defining feature in film history since the era of Film Noir, where it uses light in its purest form to convey intense emotional states. Noé employs this with unrestrained flair, swirling neon pink, blue, and yellow to evoke the psychedelic experience of his protagonist. Flickering neon light crackles with energy—its dramatic impact, combined with strobe effects, can create hallucinogenic dimensions and consciousness-altering realms.
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Supporting Film: Kustom Kar Kommandos
Kustom Kar Kommandos combines two well-known motifs of Kenneth Anger, his homosexuality and his affinity for 50s cars: beautiful, rich plastic colors for the duration of three minutes. A young man polishes his car, accompanied by “Dream Lover” by the Parris Sisters.
