Seduction of Patrick
1979, 28 minutes
This loosely scripted piece is a collaboration between
Auder and writer Gary Indiana. It is a tale of unrequited love revolving
around Gary's attraction for Patrick, a French composer and pianist.
Attempts by Indiana's friends to pique Patrick's
interest in Indiana prove futile as they too find themselves attracted
to Patrick whose sexuality is unclear. Before the standard plot devices
of betrayal and incest kick-in, Viva has an outstanding cameo recalling
the best of her work with Warhol.
Shot in the studio of Swiss painter Olivier Mosset,
Seduction's all star cast includes Gary Indiana, Patrick Selinger, Colette,
Florence Lambert, Taylor Mead, Cookie Mueller, Ruby Lynn Rainer, Marcia
Resnick, Terryl Robinson, Robert Smith, Anita Sarko, Willoughby Sharp,
Viva and Bill Rice.