The Pleasure in Pain (2022)
A short film that follows key figures of the London kink scene on an exploration into BDSM and the notorious fetish event Klub Verboten. The film touches upon themes of psychology, trauma, LGBTQ+ rights and black representation.
Director: Curtis Blair
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Adreena Angela as Self |
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Conor Aphilia as Self |
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Oliver Dunk as Self |
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Sebastian Edwards as Self |
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Luca Federici as Self |
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Samuel Joshuas as Self |
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Miriam Veil as Self |
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Cherry Velour as Self |
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Karl Verboten as Self |
| Directing | Curtis Blair | Director |
| Production | Curtis Blair | Producer |
| Production | Conor Aphilia | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Roy Brandys | Director of Photography |
| Art | Ruby Butcher | Production Design |
| Editing | Kashmir | Editor |
| Sound | Anne Lannan | Musician |
| Camera | Taylor Purcell | Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Dylan Schultz-Soo | Gaffer |
| Art | Dakota Blacklaws-Lacy | Set Dresser |