Stuff To Blow Your Mind Weirdhouse Cinema: Deerskin
Jul 18, 2025
J.J. Posway, a longtime audio producer known for his work in unique storytelling, joins to discuss Quentin Dupieux's film, "Deerskin.” They explore the film’s quirky blend of dark humor and obsession, diving deep into the main character’s fixation on a deerskin jacket as a metaphor for identity. The discussion also touches on themes of loneliness, production insights, and the absurd realities of life captured through Dupieux’s lens. J.J. highlights the film's distinctive aesthetics, inviting listeners to appreciate its narrative depth.
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Loneliness Drives Obsession
- The main character's obsession with his jacket represents loneliness manifesting as fixation on identity objects.
- This mirrors how lonely people often make a new interest their entire personality in absence of meaningful connections.
Quentin Dupieux’s Absurdist Logic
- Quentin Dupieux's films, including Deerskin, consist of absurd premises logically unfolding in absurdist worlds.
- His style combines dreamlike elements with coherent cause and effect, creating a unique cinematic experience.
Digital Video Uses Tape Storage
- Digital video cameras like the Sony DCR PC 120 used in Deerskin record digital info onto magnetic MiniDV tapes.
- Digital means video and audio are stored as binary data which is then encoded magnetically on tape, contrary to common misconceptions.