Hell For Leather
Bundesamt für Kultur (BAK) (1998)
Comedy, Musical, Queer Themes/Interest, Short
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IMDB   8.1
28 mins UK / English
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José Manuel de Sousa Satan
Christopher Robson Barefoot Man
Bradley Daley Giblet
Philip Ferentinos Shotgun Tony
Kay Montgomery Hunter
Alastair Parker Young Man
Robin Samson Thrash
Penelope Shaw Shaker
Philip Clayton Smith Carcass
Matt Page Rockface
Libby Angel Trapeze Artist
Blossom Bloomsfield Turkeyman
Amanda Boyd Gluttona
Gordon Cooper Glutton
Richard Duployen the Priest
Ernst Fischer Biker
Tim Gorringe Biker
Gary Kalishnakov Tank Driver
Matthew Oliver Donkeyboy
Viktoria Sjöholm Dancer
Giles Taylor Biker
Paolo Turin Hangman
Clare Warde Drunk
Trevor Williams Triker
Cheryl Willis Drunk
Director/Choreographer
Dominik Scherrer
Producer Kate Dain
Tony Emsley
Writer/Composer Dominik Scherrer
Mark Tilton
Cinematography Giorgio Zehnder
Music Dominik Scherrer


Hell For Leather is a frenzied leather and oil spectacular, a biker-opera re-interpreting the story of Satan's rebellion as an angel in Heaven and his subsequent banishment to Hell. Set in contemporary London this 'opera on wheels' is a visceral vision of Heaven, Hell and the Earth which lies uncomfortably between.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Tags film night candidate
Links IMDB
IFFR
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References
IMDb Voters <500
Interest Tags Leather
Viewing Priority 3 High

Notes
""Hell for Leather" is a leather and oil opera set against a backdrop of urban London. This 20 minute short subject was quite the incredible experience to watch. It is shot in gorgeous B&W and includes intense imagery and a dramatic yet comic operatic score. There are some graphically sexual scenes which may be offensive to some viewers, but I feel that this is a great short for both film and opera lovers to enjoy. I look forward to screening it in the upcoming 8th annual St. Louis International Film Festival. I hope to see some feature film work from director Dominik Scherrer in the future." [IMDb User reviewer]
Also film apparently has been screened at 1998 or 1999 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

I HAVE NOT YET FOUND A LEGITIMENT SITE FOR PURCHASE OR STREAMING OF THIS FILM. All that appears to be available is the YouTube trailer here referenced.
35mm Dolby SR stereo, 28 min.
director / composer: Dominik Scherrer
libretto: Mark Tilton
producers: Tony Emsley, Roni Ulmann
with José Manuel de Souza, Christopher Robson, Bradley Daley, Philip Ferentinos, Kay Montgomery, Matt Page, Alastair Parker, Robin Samson, Penelope Shaw, Philip Clayton-Smith

Line Producer: Kate Dain
Musical Director Charles Rinaudo
Director of Photography: Giorgio Zehnder
Production Designer: Linda Stefansdottir
Costume Designers: Marianne Agertoft, Suzanne Barnes
Editor: Derek Trigg
First Assistant Director: Grietje Besteman