Axel (1988)

UK,
8m
colour

A British fantasy film directed by Nigel Wingrove.

Plot Summary

The almost plotless narrative begins with two naked women exchanging kisses before one of them dons a bird mask. The two women then retire to a dungeon where a third figure, its face hidden by a horse mask, appears to be waiting for them. After the horse masked figure caresses the woman in the bird mask, all but the latter suddenly vanish and the now unmasked woman falls to the ground, apparently in great pain. The Angel of swoops down and embraces the young woman who promptly dies.

Credits

Crew
Director: Nigel Wingrove
Redemption Films
Producer: Jeff Willis
Script: Nigel Wingrove
Director of Photography: Nick Turvey
Editor: Nick Turvey
Music: Danielle Dax

Cast
Saskia Brandauer (girl)
Rubecca Mohamed (angel)
Sharon Robinson (horse figure)

References

Periodicals

  • Sheer Filth no.5 (UK) – review