Berlin-based artist Toni Karat presents a provocative documentary exploring gender, narcissism, and self-love. In an untouched 1929 attic, this film weaves intimate reflections from Berlin's sex-positive community, challenging the viewer's perceptions of self and identity. Karat, an award-winning, lesbian non-binary artist, delves into how gender and socialization shape our views of self-love and narcissism, especially among queer identities. This 90-minute documentary not only offers a series of personal reflections but also serves as a powerful commentary on self-perception, empowerment, and the societal constructs that influence them. Karat's diverse background in fine arts and music adds depth to the film, making it a compelling exploration of identity and psychology. Karat's work, which is celebrated for its sensitive approach to complex topics, was not only awarded "Best Documentary" at the Berlin Porn Film Festival, but also received international acclaim. NARCISSISM was named "LGBTQ+ Film of the Year" at the Korea Queer Film Festival in Seoul. The juries of the Secs Film Fest, Seattle, the Porn Film Festival, Vienna, the Hacker Film Festival, Rome and the Porn Film Festival, Barcelona awarded the film the prize for best documentary film. It revisits the myth of Narcissus, reinterpreting the narrative to emphasize the importance of self-image and empowerment in marginalized communities. The film underscores the complicated relationship lesbians often have with narcissism, broadening the dialogue on self-perception.
"Challenging Identities" - A lesbian non-binary artist's documentary on gender, self-love, and narcissism, honored at Berlin Pornfilmfestival.
Berlin-based artist Toni Karat presents a provocative documentary exploring gender, narcissism, and self-love. In an untouched 1929 attic, this film weaves intimate reflections from Berlin's sex-positive community, challenging the viewer's perceptions of self and identity. Karat, an award-winning, lesbian non-binary artist, delves into how gender and socialization shape our views of self-love and narcissism, especially among queer identities.
This 90-minute documentary not only offers a series of personal reflections but also serves as a powerful commentary on self-perception, empowerment, and the societal constructs that influence them. Karat's diverse background in fine arts and music adds depth to the film, making it a compelling exploration of identity and psychology.
Karat's work, which is celebrated for its sensitive approach to complex topics, was not only awarded "Best Documentary" at the Berlin Porn Film Festival, but also received international acclaim. NARCISSISM was named "LGBTQ+ Film of the Year" at the Korea Queer Film Festival in Seoul. The juries of the Secs Film Fest, Seattle, the Porn Film Festival, Vienna, the Hacker Film Festival, Rome and the Porn Film Festival, Barcelona awarded the film the prize for best documentary film. It revisits the myth of Narcissus, reinterpreting the narrative to emphasize the importance of self-image and empowerment in marginalized communities. The film underscores the complicated relationship lesbians often have with narcissism, broadening the dialogue on self-perception.