This special limited edition slipcover is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Art Label is the new outlet for envelope-pushing arthouse and experimental cinema. Growing from previous work under the Verboden Video and Culture Shock Releasing banners, Art Label is focusing on films that challenge traditional rules of form and content. Art Label is broadening its roots in horror and exploitation, reaching into other dimensions of expression to give new kicks to a well-versed audience of cinematic thrill seekers. Even the most hardened moviegoers will find stimulation in Art Label's releases.
Maria St. John is a ghost of her former self. Ever since her daughter went missing, Maria has forgotten how to eat, how to sleep, how to exist at all. No matter where she goes, there are reminders of her missing daughter, Jessica. On the one year anniversay of Jessica’s disappearance, Maria encounters a mysterious milkman who has a strong connection with her lost child, and he may be the only person who can reunite them.
The Absence of Milk in the Mouths of the Lost is the second feature film from bold, young director Case Esparros. His first feature film, King Baby, garnered praise from beloved cult icons John Waters and Jon Moritsugu. This sophomore effort sees the addition of legendary outsider artist Gary Wilson (subject of the documentary, You Think You Really Know Me: The Gary Wilson Story) in the role the milkman, and a tender performance by Hannah Weir (Hustlers, A Ship of Human Skin) as the distraught mother, set to a haunting original score by Aaron Dilloway of experimental noise band Wolf Eyes.
directed by: Case Esparros
starring: Gary Wilson, Hannah Weir, Amelie Fernandez, River Faught
2023 / 75 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.6190476 / 5 from 42 reviews.
The Absence of Milk In the Mouths of the Lost is a limited edition film from Art Label, featuring a haunting story of a mother searching for her missing daughter. The film has received mixed reviews, with some finding it intriguing and others considering it weird. It includes additional content such as a drunk commentary, interviews, and a conversation with the composer.
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"This release is somewhat of a trip and a bit hard to classify as it transcends genres. It is entertaining and deals with themes like love and loss, with white demons in polka dot boxers, a grieving mother and an unusual milkman. Comes with nifty extras like commentary. Got mine with a neat looking slipcover."
"Gross and weird. Love it"
"An interesting journey"
"This is the exact type of movie I want from art label. I went in knowing very little about it and I'm glad I did. If you love art films, this is one you won't want to miss. It takes a bit to get going but stick with it until the end. It's worth it."
"First time checking out this label thanks to the sub week sale and while it’s not for everyone, I was pleasantly surprised! Cool slipcover too and glad I picked up more from Art Label!"
"Thankfully it is strange in a good way. I enjoyed it"
"This adventure in weirdcore is a 7/10 for me, but why not round up? The slipcover is pretty neat, so that earns it. I spent most of the this experimental episode not being that into it but somehow when the end landed I liked it. I don't know how this happened. In any event, Warren Xian had me always curious about his new label thanks to the Surf Reality release. Whether I love or can't even be intrigued by subsequent releases means something interesting & bizarre is being added to the offerings here at OCN."
"A film about loss and solace. A film I will watch again with commentaries. Comes with a Look Book."
"A fascinating indie movie I would not have discovered if not for the VinSyn partner labels. Takes you on a journey, a really unique release."
"Legendary group of artists conjoining to create a true sicko journey"
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