12:00 minutes, 1996
“In Monique Moumblow's latest tape Joan and Stephen, Moumblow continues her preoccupation with the creation of a make-believe personae. Playing the role of a love sick girl (Joan) she rolls around her bed, holding the video camera at arm's length as she addresses/creates her imaginary boyfriend, Stephen. The world truly is a creepy and hilarious place.” (Steve Reinke, Pleasure Dome program notes)
"I'm a voyeur, but I've always wanted to be an exhibitionist." Joan spied on her parents making love through a heating grill in her bedroom floor. Lounging on her bed, she has a love affair with her video camera. She imagines it is her lover and calls it Stephen. Seductively squirming on the bed, she stares defiantly into the lens, telling him her secrets and involving him in her capriciousness. One day she decides he is blind so that she can watch him and remain unobserved herself. The balance of power between Joan and Stephen is in constant flux, much like the relationship between a spectator and his subject. The fact that these do not run in parallel turns this film into an exciting game.” (Impakt Festival Catalogue, 1998)
credits
Written, Directed, Edited: Monique Moumblow
Actors: Samantha Socha-Lbabi, Carlos D’Orlando, Anna Papadakos
Voice: Jane Williams
16mm Camera: Nelson Henricks
Video Camera: Yudi Sewraj, Monique Moumblow
Lighting: Rachel Echenberg, Nikki Forest, Yudi Sewraj
Editing: Monique Moumblow and Yudi Sewraj
Post-Production Sound: Martin Hurtubise
Produced with the assistance of The Canada Council
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