Cremaster 5 (55 min, 1997) is a five-act opera (sung in Hungarian) set in late-ninteenth century Budapest. The last film in the series, Cremaster 5 represents the moment when the testicles are finally released and sexual differentiation is fully attained. The lamenting tone of the opera suggests that Barney invisions this as a moment of tragedy and loss. The primary character is the Queen of Chain (played by Ursula Andress). Barney, himself, plays three characters who appear in the mind of the Queen: her Diva, Magician, and Giant. The Magician is a stand-in for Harry Houdini, who was born in Budapest in 1874 and appears as a recurring character in the Cremaster cycle.
Credits
Cremaster 5 Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Ursula Andress
She was 60, now 88 years old
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as Queen of Chain |
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Matthew Barney
He was 29, now 57 years old
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as Diva / Giant / Magician |
Cremaster 5 Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Matthew Barney as Director. He was 29 (now 57) years old
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Directing |
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Matthew Barney as Writer. He was 29 (now 57) years old
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Writing |
