"Carnal Orient" (2016) directed by Mila Zuo had great visuals, suggest obvious David Lynch films, and carbaret performwnces. Among its strength is the make-up effects, costuming and its surreal storytelling.
Director Mila Zuo's stunningly grotesque film is incredibly useful in a classroom setting when teaching the male or Orientalist gaze. It's entertaining, Lynchian, and incredibly rewarding when students begin to understand the construction of racialized gender during our post-screening discussion.
