Marc Doucet: “In one sentence, could you give us a definition for Cinema of Transgression?”

Nick Zedd: “F*%$ you!”

"LLIK YOUR IDOLS"
Running Time: 69 minutes
Produced by Kidam

Started in 2006, Kidam is a Paris-based film production company that gathers directors, musicians, writers and producers together to create innovative film and video works.
Kidam specializes in music documentaries, artist portraits and music videos that explore various social, historic or artistic themes. Kidam has had its work broadcast on TF1, Channel Four’s Four Docs, Canal+ and in film festivals such as Venice Biennale and the Patin Film Festival.

Directed by Angélique Bosio
After studying cultural management in Paris, Angélique Bosio worked as an assistant producer for various companies (Les Films de la Perrine, Mondo Films). As a journalist (Ubik, Numero), she made a short subject on the set of "The Card Player" by Dario Argento. She also interviewed Richard Kern on various occasions and modeled for him. "LLIK YOUR IDOLS" is her first documentary.

Synopsis:
"LLIK YOUR IDOLS" is a 69-minute documentary that depicts the explosive scene in New York during the '80s, and celebrates with cynicism the changes in that unique city under Reagan and Bush Sr. Under the banners of Cinema of Transgression and No Wave (Sonic Youth, The Swans, Lydia Lunch, The Butthole Surfers, Foetus), a bunch of “insolent kids” (including Richard Kern, Lydia Lunch, Joe Coleman and Nick Zedd) briefly become the new anti-heroes. Scornful and flippant, their films and music violently attack conformity they see all around them, highlighting an erotically charged and sardonic movement. "LLIK YOUR IDOLS" is a non-nostalgic examination of characters that have since become established artists.

Interviews:
"LLIK YOUR IDOLS" draws a portrait of four main protagonists of the Cinema of Transgression movement:

Richard Kern: Filmmaker and photographer, born in 1954. He became a celebrity thanks to the Cinema of Transgression and then stopped making films to focus on photography and popular eroticism. He initiated a more sophisticated style of pornography similar to Helmut Newton.

Lydia Lunch: Born in 1959, she is the icon of No Wave (Teenage Jesus and the Jerks) and the muse of the Cinema of Transgression. She helped make Spoken Word famous, and still tours the world with her band. She is a writer and an actress as well.

Joe Coleman: Born in 1955, he was frequently arrested and pursued in the late '80s because of his infamous performances. His paintings focus on criminals and mad people. He was recently exhibited at the Palais de Toko, next to Jerome Bosch.

Nick Zedd: Born in 1958, he was quite productive, making films with very low budgets in the '80s. He coined the name the Cinema of Transgression in 1985, and wrote a manifesto that was published in the Underground Film Bulletin. He also formed a band. He’s still making films in a similar vein. The last one was I Was A Quality Of Life Violation (2004). He also made a series called Electra Elf. He’s often considered the heir of Ed Wood.

Including:

Thurston Moore: Born in 1958, he left the university to join the New York scene in 1978. His Band, Sonic Youth, still is one of the most important rock bands of our generation. He also runs the label Ecstatic Peace!

Jack Sargeant: Born in 1949, he has written many books about underground culture and particularly Deathtripping: The Cinema of Transgression.

Richard Hell: born in 1949, he is one of the first Punk figures. The most famous of his records is Blank Generation, with his band Richard Hell and the Voivoids. He works as a poet now.

David West: A painter and illustrator.

Bruce Labruce: Born in Canada in 1964, he published the fanzine J.D.s from 1985-1991. He created the Queercore movement, between queer pornography and punk aesthetic.

Jarboe: Ex-member of The Swans, experimental vocalist.

Russel Simmins: Musician, drummer of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

For more on LLIK YOUR IDOLS and the Cinema of Transgression:
http://www.myspace.com/llikyouridols