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Touch Me Here Touch Me There
Dono, Indro and Kasino really want to have a car, but they don't have money. So the arrival of Uncle Dono, Dewo Sastro, was used to request a car. Unfortunately Dewo Sastro was very stingy, Dono's request was not granted. They don't run out of mind. With the help of his friends, Dono's kidnapping plays were arranged by real villains, Mata Satu who happened to be an acquaintance of Indro. Criminals ask for a ransom from Dewo Sastro, which is enough to buy a car. But by Mata Satu, the ransom requested is far greater than originally agreed. Dono was even kidnapped real and really would be killed if his request was not granted. But Dewo Sastro still doesn't want to redeem Dono. Forced by Kasino, Indro and his female friends tried to save Dono. Later Dewo Sastro actually presented a luxury car to Dono because he had succeeded in arresting Mata Satu.
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Plot Summary
The film explores themes of alienation, desire, and the fragmented nature of human connection in a bleak urban landscape. It follows a series of vignettes depicting individuals navigating their emotional and physical isolation. The narrative is non-linear, focusing on mood and atmosphere rather than a conventional plot structure.
Critical Reception
Richard Kern's 'Touch Me Here Touch Me There' is a challenging and often unsettling piece of experimental cinema that polarized critics. While some lauded its raw, unflinching portrayal of modern alienation and its artistic boldness, others found it gratuitously explicit, emotionally distant, and lacking in narrative coherence. It is not a film for mainstream audiences and is typically discussed within circles that appreciate avant-garde and transgressive art.
What Reviewers Say
Often described as disturbing and provocative.
Praised for its artistic vision by avant-garde enthusiasts.
Criticized by some for its explicit content and bleak tone.
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Fun Fact
Richard Kern is known for his work within the No Wave and underground film scenes, often employing non-professional actors and pushing cinematic boundaries.
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