In this spooky October episode of Season of the Glitch, Kelley and Annie get into the complexities of (literally) sticky relationships and chaotic breakups through the horror film 'Possession' (1981), directed by Andrzej Żuławski. The conversation explores themes of love, desire, alienation, and identity, while analyzing the emotional extremes portrayed in the film. We meet a surprisingly low key tentacle monster that may serve as a metaphor for repressed desires, and churn through an absurd narrative that reflects the turmoil of marriage and geopolitics. The discussion culminates in a reflection on the absurdity of love and the nature of reality.
Moments
00:00 Introduction to the Season of the Glitch
02:27 Navigating the Labyrinth of Online Dating
04:53 Exploring the Themes of Possession
07:45 The Artistic Vision of Andrzej Zulawski
10:31 Character Dynamics and Emotional Extremes
13:51 The Breakdown of Mark and Anna's Relationship
16:33 The Role of the Child in a Chaotic Environment
19:27 Confrontations and Revelations
22:28 The Influence of External Characters
25:41 The Unraveling of Reality and Identity
28:33 The Climax of Chaos and Transformation
34:49 The Evolution of Relationships
37:32 The Complexity of Self-Understanding
39:45 The Symbolism of Possession
42:08 Aggression and Desire in Relationships
44:53 The Consequences of Obsession
47:38 Doppelgangers and Identity
50:27 The Chaos of Love and Loss
56:17 The Horror of Domesticity
59:16 The Breakdown of Communication
01:03:21 The Absurdity of Relationships
