Title: Clean, Shaven
Year: 1993
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Peter Greene, Robert Albert, Megan Owen, Jennifer MacDonald, Molly Castelloe
Description: Into the unsettling heart of Peter, a man adrift in a sea of fractured reality, plunges Clean, Shaven. This isn't just a film; it's a descent into the abyss of mental illness, portrayed with a raw, unflinching honesty that leaves an indelible mark. The film's power lies not in shocking visuals, but in the subtle erosion of Peter's grasp on reality, mirrored in the increasingly disorienting cinematography. We witness his desperate struggle for connection, his yearning for normalcy in a world that feels increasingly alien. The ambiguity surrounding his condition fuels the film's unsettling power, forcing us to confront our own preconceived notions of sanity and societal responsibility. Clean, Shaven is a masterclass in psychological cinema, a haunting exploration of isolation and the fragility of the human mind.