“As beautiful and timeless as THE WIZARD OF OZ.”
—John Waters

“I love this film … A testament to independent filmmaking.”
—Gus Van Sant

“One of the greatest films of the 20th century.”
—Guy Maddin

Bathed in dreamlike color and desire, a striking young man escapes his reality through lavish fantasies — Roman slave, matador, harem boy. Yet the illusions falter, haunted by the fear of fading youth. Shot over seven years, James Bidgood’s masterpiece remains a defining pillar of queer cinema.