First Comes Love

Overview

First Comes Love consists of perfectly choreographed scenes of four wedding ceremonies accompanied by a complex medley of popular love songs. All seems to be going as it should until the couples reach the altar, when the celebratory atmosphere is interrupted for a surprising public service announcement. Then song and dance continues until the happy couples depart, leaving behind a dwindling crowd and a few altar boys who carefully sweep up the rice that blankets the pavement like snow. The film doesn't attempt to defend--or discredit--the institution of marriage. Instead, it reveals the many subtle emotions surrounding the event, and raises questions about how the double standard regarding marriage affects gay and straight couples.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1991

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Downstream Productions

Director

Su Friedrich

Cinematography

Su Friedrich

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0239401