OVER THE COUNTER CULTURE: THE BLING RING

Based on actual events following a group of fame-obsessed teenagers as they break into the Hollywood homes of their idols, in search of their own status.

Sofia Coppola’s trademark privileged boredom is displayed with a mesmerising voyeurism, set to an overly digitised soundtrack designed for euphoric highs. But when we slow down that excess on the dancefloor, it creates the gem stones of emptiness, as we watch the last traces of autonomy fade away.

Followed with a culturally kaleidoscopic, sample-based music video by artist duo Soda Jerk (2016); 14 mins.

This screening is part of Over the Counter Culture, a season of films curated by Joseph Wallace. For more info visit: counterculturefilm.com