God is My Gigolo

This film is the first and only work created by the Canadian artists’ group General Idea. It was filmed in black and white on 16mm film and remains unfinished. The narrative, outlined in a handwritten script, follows a giant toy penis discarded by a vagrant, circulating among various characters before being found on a Toronto Island beach.

The film connects the underground cinematic movements of the 1960s and 70s with contemporary video art. It was shot in the neighborhood where General Idea lived and organized exhibitions, making it a significant piece in their artistic journey. The film's visual elements include a drawing related to Manet’s Déjeuner sur l’herbe, reinforcing its artistic context. Collectors may find interest in its unique contribution to the art film genre and its connection to the avant-garde scene in Canada during that era.