In this week's episode, the film club gang discuss the 2018 Gaspar Noé dance-drug-horror, Climax!

The film is set in a single building in the Winter of 1996, France. A beautiful large dance troupe is rehearsing. Later, as the after party kicks in, the dancers become increasingly confused and distressed when they suspect the sangria has been laced with acid.

We reflect on Noé's controversial body of work, including Irreversible and Enter The Void, and consider whether these disturbing cinematic experiences have a "purpose" or is he just messing with us?!

Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!

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Opening music: What To Do by Thomas Bangalter (Climax Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

Closing music: Vocals and lyrics by Isabelle Gander with music by Daniel Birch (The Restless Texture of Shapes).

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Climax (2018) can be viewed on SBS On Demand.

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In two weeks, you will hear our conversation on Denis Villeneuve's 2016 sci-fi film Arrival. You can find Arrival on Stan. We will also discuss 'Story Of Your Life' the short story written by Ted Chiang which the screenplay was derived from.

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Climax on SBS On Demand:

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1756705347779/climax

Arrival on Stan:

https://play.stan.com.au/programs/1387698

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