Bear

Overview

Bear (10 minutes, 35 seconds) was Steve McQueen's first major film. Although not an overtly political work, for many viewers it raises sensitive issues about race, homoeroticism and violence. It depicts two naked men – one of whom is the artist – tussling and teasing one another in an encounter which shifts between tenderness and aggression. The film is silent but a series of stares, glances and winks between the protagonists creates an optical language of flirtation and threat.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1993

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Goldsmiths College University of London

Cast

Vernon Douglas,Steve McQueen

Director

Steve McQueen

Budget

$1,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2552386