DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
"Meat" is about man’s acknowledgment and eventual acceptance of the perversity of his own fantasy. In our culture, the slightest impulse of the perverse is so vigorously prohibited that we strive at all lengths to repress it — even in our own dreams. This film is a celebration of the perverse impulse, and reflects the turn this man’s fantasy takes.I am aware of the fact that “Meat” presents a situation that is hostile towards women; and that this presentation will likely rub against the grain of what current social trends dictate concerning the proper depiction of women. However, there is a double standard in regards to female and male depiction in the media. A woman’s aggressive behavior on screen is often praised as “empowerment,” while male aggression is condemned as “misogyny.” This film does not play into that double standard; it entertains the idea that although females should be treated with respect and equality, it does not follow that maleness, and all the urges, feelings, and fears that accompany manhood, are wrong and shameful.
I think it's natural for film audiences to look for meaning in films--especially if the film is surreal or abstract. At the time I made "Meat," I was interested in making films that reflect the real world, instead of imitating it. Real life, however, is void of meaning; meaning is a human invention, not an empirical reality. When viewing a corpse or a landscape, we don't ask what it means; we simply take it in. Like an impressionist painting, I want my film to stir emotions and imaginations, and the impression of the film is paramount to what it means. In short, I'm interested in how my audience feels after viewing "Meat," not what they think it means.
Kevin Krutz
Director