_THE BALLAD OF GENESIS AND LADY JAYE
2012-02-16
Documentary by Marie Losier
Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille (auditorium) - FRANCE - entrance : 3euros
"The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye" traces the story of the artist Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and his wife and artistic partner, Lady Jaye, who, for love, decided to merge into one single entity.
Major artist of New York avant-garde of these past 30 years, considered as one of the founders of industrial music (Coum Transmission, Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV), Genesis has challenged the borders of art and biology. In 2000, Genesis begins a series of operations to resemble exactly to Lady Jaye, a risky, ambitious and subversive performance.The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye relates this ultimate act of love and devotion.
The ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye by Marie Losier [USA - 2011 - 72 min]
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