Etranges Exhibitions 2002 Benjamin Beaulieu

The film stars Angela Tiger, Maud Kennedy, and Antoni Saint-Aubin (credited as Jif).

Étranges exhibitions stands as a prime example of this sub-genre—often categorized broadly as a "romance film" or erotic thriller—where the primary goal was to entertain a mature audience with a mix of suspenseful storytelling and sensual aesthetics. Legacy and Availability

The story centers on (played by Angela Tiger), a woman who maintains a deep sense of distrust toward those in her professional circle, with the sole exception of her roommate, Amanda (Maud Kennedy). Rachel becomes increasingly suspicious of her secretary, Carole (Jif), believing that Carole may be engaging in illicit contacts with business competitors or industrial espionage. etranges exhibitions 2002 benjamin beaulieu

The theories regarding his disappearance are as varied as those concerning his identity. Some claim he suffered a “psychotic break induced by staring at CRT flicker rates,” a poetic end for an artist obsessed with toxic technology. The most romantic theory suggests his erasure was a deliberate, final artwork: He systematically deleted every trace of his identity from the internet, ensuring that Étranges Exhibitions would “only survive as a rumor”. His alleged escape into obscurity adds to the legend, with some claiming he now runs a small clock repair shop in Gaspé, Quebec, where every clock is set to 11:04 AM—the purported closing time of the final Étranges Exhibition .

Today, the original Flash-based work is nearly inaccessible—lost to browser deprecations and dead links. A partial reconstruction exists via the Rhizome ArtBase and emulated in the browser. Digital archivists have noted that Beaulieu deliberately corrupted parts of the code, so even emulated versions crash randomly at the “Salle des Miroirs Brisés” (Room of Broken Mirrors). The film stars Angela Tiger, Maud Kennedy, and

For the 2002 edition of Estranges Exhibitions, Beaulieu presented a collection of works that solidified his reputation within the Swiss alternative art movement.

The film was produced in color with a stereo audio mix. The most romantic theory suggests his erasure was

: Tiger delivers a dual performance as both a co-writer and a key on-screen character (Angela), expertly navigating the line between the film's thriller elements and its sensual core.

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The narrative centers on , a high-stakes professional operating in a fiercely competitive corporate environment. Driven by deep-seated paranoia, Rachel finds herself unable to trust anyone in her immediate orbit—with the sole exception of her roommate, Amanda.

Unearthing the Uncanny: Benjamin Beaulieu’s “Étranges exhibitions” (2002)