Film

The Pleasures of the Damned

2024 · 5m · Drama

Like fire.

An Americana bar holds a dramatic confrontation when an old drunk’s unstoppable day drinking is questioned by a young bartender. Inspired by the Charles Bukowski poem; a glimpse into what keeps an addict drinking and the quiet suffering of those who seemingly give up everything in search of pleasure.

Kate Mayhew

Woman from the Past

Louis Dickins

Bartender

Richard Mueck

Man at the Bar

James Smillie

Voice

• James LawlerDirector · Writer
• James LawlerProducer
• Anton TrivicDirector of Photography · Producer

Release date

November 15, 2024

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

5m

Genres

Drama