The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

MusicDocumentary

2012, Movie, 1h 12min

An intimate, affecting portrait of the life and work of ground-breaking performance artist and music pioneer Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV) and their wife and collaborator, Lady Jaye, centered around the daring sexual transformations the pair underwent for their 'Pandrogyne' project.

Country: United States,France

Director:

Marie Losier

Cast:

William S. Burroughs,

Tony Conrad,

Genesis P-Orridge,

Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge

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6.7

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Critic Marc Savlov

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This life- and love-affirming portrait of two unconventional outsider artists who become one is an intimate portrait of performance artists sui generis...

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"The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye" is an intimate documentary that delves into the lives of two avant-garde artists, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and Lady Jaye. The film follows their journey as they challenge societal norms through their music and art, culminating in their daring "Pandrogyne" project, which pushes gender boundaries beyond limits. Featuring raw, emotional performances and unflinching honesty from the couple, this film is a powerful tribute to the power of art and the human spirit.

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