Of Blood, of Pleasure and of Death

Overview

The trilogy 'Of Blood, of Pleasure and of Death' (1947-1948), which began with Psyche (1947), the first film, produced by Gregory Markopoulos in 16mm, based on an unfinished novel by Pierre Louÿs, is completed with Lysis and Charmides, both based on Platonic dialogues. Addressing themes of homosexuality, these three films illustrate a symbolic use of colour and composition. (Centre Pompidou)

Number of Movies: 3

Of Blood, of Pleasure and of Death

Number of Movies: 3

Overview

Featured Cast

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Gregory J. Markopoulos

Directing

Gregory J. Markopoulos

Directing

3 Movies

Psyche

May 29, 1948

Psyche 1947, made while a student at USC, shows Markopoulos’ developing style and his sensuous use of colour and composition. Shot in the Hollywood hills, the film was inspired by an unfinished novella by Pierre Louÿs. - Tate Modern

Lysis

June 20, 1949

Markopoulos called Lysis “a study in stream-of-consciousness poetry of a lost, wandering, homosexual soul” and felt that the film foreshadowed The Illiac Passion.

Charmides

June 25, 1949

Based on Plato's dialogue Charmides.