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PROGRAMMERS NOTES

How does one reckon with the bigoted views of a person in whose work you find solace? For his debut feature, Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker Qais Pasha traces the life and career of 20th century sci-fi writer HP Lovecraft, while at the same time trying to make sense of the author’s divisive legacy. A known racist and white supremacist, Lovecraft has a legion of fans who belong to communities of colour, including Pasha himself. Using archival footage, interviews, animation and cleverly stylized reenactments, Pasha deconstructs Lovecraft (and his superfans) in a way that’s not just innovative but simultaneously critical and heartfelt.

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Exegesis Lovecraft

Qais Pasha

Director:

Qais Pasha is a documentary filmmaker and editor based in Toronto. He grew up in Pakistan and immigrated to Ontario as a teenager. He is a graduate of Carleton and Ryerson Universities. He has previously directed documentaries for CBC Arts. Exegesis Lovecraft is his first feature length film.

CAST & CREDITS

Director

Qais Pasha

Producer

Qais Pasha

Cinematographer

Editor

Ben Wong

Qais Pasha

Principal Cast

Exegesis Lovecraft

Qais Pasha

DOCUMENTARY | 120 MINS | ENGLISH | CANADA |

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