Music: Brian T. Tibbs
The term automonosexual describes the psychological state in which an individual is able to achieve sexual gratification by viewing his/her reflection during masturbation. The film AUTOMONOSEXUAL depicts the fantasy and self-fascination necessary for sexual narcissism, and serves as an autobiographical account of the sexual frustration and isolation felt in the age of AIDS. Shot entirely through reflections in the mirror, the explicit sexual imagery throughout the film is often obscured by the manipulation of light and texture. The musical score uses repetitious percussion to emphasize the ritualistic nature of the act while its industrial aspects reflect the homosexual's isolation in an increasingly homophobic society.
1988, 16mm, b&w/so, 3m, $25