From Harrison Base’s article for Varsity:

The kaleidoscopic “Pink Narcissus” (1971) follows a young male prostitute as he drifts into a series of opulent fantasies, envisioning himself in an ancient Roman slave market, a matador’s arena, and lush, dreamlike gardens. The hypnotic film, which is an exploration of desire, beauty, and escapism, had, to put it lightly, an unconventional production. It was shot on 8mm, was created almost entirely in a small Hell’s Kitchen apartment, and was shot over the span of seven years, only for the film to be threatened with censorship and released anonymously.

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