Chernyat
Upon this day of writing (Friday 8th August, 2025), I and my research companion were gratefully able to watch a series of short films from the 70s centering on the lives of queer people. Adam would be a title within this requested collection.
This first and seemingly only directorial attempt by Paul Bugden explores the life of the titular Adam as played sympathetically by the unknown Wayne van Heekeren. Through Adam's eyes, we are guided through unfiltered scenarios exploring sexuality and gender expression. Most particularly pondering on the subjective fears and desires as a gay man. The pleasures of befriending other men in Sydney's night life and the fears of commitment being broken by an older gay lover.
Even with it's clearly sma...