Sex, Medicated, Rock’n’Roll

Anatoly Belov is an Ukrainian artist, who in his works takes on board the problem of the loneliness of the homosexual in homophobic society. The film is a story of love, but also the consequences of revealing cultural and social prejudices. The main protagonist tries to show to a couple of observers the variety of interpersonal relationships. Their attitude, to start with – mocking, gradually becomes reflective. The title of the work alludes to Ian Dury’s cult song Sex&Drugs & Rock&Roll. The artist draws attention to the different possible meanings of the word ‘drugs’– a means of intoxication but also a curative treatment.