Shortbus
Sign in to saveShortbus is a 2006 American erotic comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. The plot revolves around a sexually diverse ensemble of colorful characters trying desperately to connect in an early 2000s New York City. The characters converge in a weekly Brooklyn artistic/sexual salon loosely inspired by various underground NYC gatherings that took place in the early 2000s. According to Mitchell, the film attempts to "employ sex in new cinematic ways because it's too interesting to leave to porn." Shortbus includes a variety of explicit scenes containing non-simulated sexua
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6.3In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.
Released: 2006-10-04101 minDir: John Cameron MitchellRomance, Drama, Comedy
Cast
- Sook-Yin Lee as Sofia
- Paul Dawson as James
- PJ DeBoy as Jamie
- Lindsay Beamish as Severin
- Jay Brannan as Ceth
- Raphael Barker as Rob
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Key facts
- Film.name
- Shortbus
- Film.image
- ShortbusPoster1.jpg
- Film.alt
- Groups of different people look up behind the title and credits
- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster
- Film.director
- John Cameron Mitchell
- Film.producer
- Howard GertlerJohn Cameron MitchellTim PerellAlexis Fish
- Film.writer
- John Cameron Mitchell
- Film.starring
- Sook-Yin LeePaul DawsonLindsay BeamishPJ DeBoyRaphael A. BarkerPeter SticklesJay Brannan
- Film.music
- Yo La Tengo
- Film.cinematography
- Frank G. DeMarco
- Film.editing
- Brian A. Kates
- Film.studio
- Fortissimo FilmsQ Television
Key dates
- Published
- 19 October 2006
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- John Cameron Mitchell
- Screenwriter
- John Cameron Mitchell
- Cast member
- Dirty Martini
- Composer
- Yo La Tengo
- Production company
- Q
- Narrative location
- Brooklyn
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13 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
- Cameo appearances
- Production
- Inspiration
- Release
- Critical reception
- Public reaction
- Re-release
- Home media
- Soundtrack
- References
- External links
Shortbus is a 2006 American erotic comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. The plot revolves around a sexually diverse ensemble of colorful characters trying desperately to connect in an early 2000s New York City. The characters converge in a weekly Brooklyn artistic/sexual salon loosely inspired by various underground NYC gatherings that took place in the early 2000s. According to Mitchell, the film attempts to "employ sex in new cinematic ways because it's too interesting to leave to porn." Shortbus includes a variety of explicit scenes containing non-simulated sexual intercourse with visible penetration and male ejaculation.
==Plot== In New York City, Sofia Lin, a couples counselor/sex therapist, is married to the handsome but unambitious and slightly dim-witted Rob. She comes into contact with a couple: slightly egotistical former child star Jamie and former sex worker James, the film's other lead character. At the outset, James suggests to his boyfriend that they open up their relationship to have sex with others. During their first consultation, Sofia snaps, slaps Jamie, and then apologetically reveals her "pre-orgasmic" status. The couple suggests she attend a weekly social/artistic/sexual salon in Brooklyn called "Shortbus", which is hosted by drag artist Justin Bond. Sofia slowly opens up to new experiences; this includes a friendship with a dominatrix who goes by the name Severin. Sofia's inability to achieve orgasm begins to cause conflict with Rob, who in turn begins attending Shortbus with Sofia.