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Tenderness and Toxicity (18*)

My Twisted Valentine

,Cinema 3
Two people sit on the curb in the dark, looking over their shoulders straight at the camera.

Come here… Let’s have some fun.

In this year’s unorthodox Valentine’s offering we present a programme of short films which touch on the notions of sensuality, desire, obsession, and revenge – exploring romantic interactions through the lens of all things tender and all things toxic.

Let's get your heart racing. 

Tagged with: Cinema New releases

Please note: This programme includes nudity, sex, emotionally abusive behaviour, and some scenes that people may find distressing.

Tenderness and Toxicity has been programmed by Film Programmer Patrice Robinson.

Programme

Pussy Love

“Come on pussy, be a cat”. Linda Krauss’ animated poem allows us to enter a world where sexual freedom and pleasure are embraced whole heartedly.

2022, Germany, Linda Krauss, 4 min

 

Fuck Me Richard

An isolated woman enters a long-distance relationship with who she thinks is her Mr Right, until his true intentions are revealed.

2023 USA dirs. Lucy McKendrick, Charlie Polinger 14 min

 

Hallway

A queer couple engage in a passion and anguish filled back and forth in a New York City night club.

2015 USA dir. Leah Shore 4 min

 

Public Pleasure

Crossing paths in a chance encounter at a party, two women exchange experiences of the erotic and the ordinary.

2022 UK dir. Ruby Cedar 9 min

Crush

Fuelled by delusion and an unhealthy infatuation, a stalker gets herself trapped under the bed of her unfortunate love interest.

2023 USA dir. Christian Matthew Schultz 14 min

 

A Folded Ocean

A couple gets lost in each other.

2023 USA dir. Benjamin Brewer 13 min

 

Heart Fruit

An anthology of stories detailing the intricate dance of love and romance. Quick glances, awkward kisses, and imperfect people.

2022 Switzerland dir. Kim Allamand 20 min

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.