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The documentary 'Lover Other' focuses on the lives of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore, two lesbian step-sisters and Surrealist artists in the 1920s. It details their partnership and collaboration in art, set against the backdrop of World War II. The film illustrates their resistance against the Nazi occupation of Jersey Isle, where they lived and fought for their beliefs.
Barbara Hammer uses a mix of photographs, archival footage, and dramatic interludes featuring a 'found Cahun script' to tell their story. The film includes interviews with residents of Jersey Isle who knew Cahun and Moore, adding personal insights into their lives and the impact of their art and activism.
Why Watch
- •Meet artists Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore from the 1920s.
- •Find out about their resistance against Nazi occupation.
- •See rare archival footage and personal interviews.
Did You Know
•Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore were step-sisters and partners.
•They resisted the Nazi occupation of Jersey Isle during World War II.
•Cahun and Moore faced a death sentence for their resistance efforts.
Perfect For
Surrealist art enthusiastsLGBTQ+ historyWorld War II stories