Plot — What is Sanctuary about?
Sanctuary explores queer spirituality and utopian sexualities through the figure of Purusha Androgyne Larkin (1934–1988), a monk, pioneering gay filmmaker, and self-proclaimed cosmic-erotic mystic. Larkin’s 1981 book, 'The Divine Androgyne According to Purusha', challenged repression with a spiritual vision rooted in eroticism and presented a radical path to cosmic-erotic consciousness through ‘extreme’ forms of sexual pleasure. Sanctuary explores Larkin's attempt to form a utopian, pleasure-based spiritual community, and considers the complex legacies of his ideas in queer culture. Shot on 16mm, the film weaves together the voices of Larkin’s friends and followers, creating a portrait in absentia of a figure ahead of his time.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 24 min |
Sanctuary — FAQ
Is Sanctuary worth watching? Sanctuary explores queer spirituality and utopian sexualities through the figure of Purusha Androgyne Larkin (1934–1988), a monk, pioneering gay filmmaker, and self-proclaimed cosmic-erotic mystic. Larkin’s 1981 book, '
Who directed Sanctuary? Directed by Sam Ashby.
Who is in the cast of Sanctuary? It stars Ron Athey, Guy Baldwin, Ganymede Cupbearer, Revé Douglas, Jack Fritscher, Hunter Hargraves and more.
Where can I stream Sanctuary? Streaming availability for Sanctuary is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Sanctuary release? It released in 2024.
