Biography
Bruce LaBruce is an internationally acclaimed Canadian filmmaker, photographer, writer, and artist based in Toronto. Along with a number of short films, he has written and directed nine feature films, including Gerontophilia, which won the Grand Prix at the Festival du Nouveau Cinema in Montreal in 2013, and Pierrot Lunaire, which won the Teddy Award Special Jury Prize at the Berlinale in 2014. Most recently, LaBruce has been honoured with film retrospectives at both TIFF/Bell Lightbox 2014, and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, 2015. The MoMA retrospective featured all nine of LaBruce’s features as well as a program of short films. All of the films have now become part of MoMA’s permanent film collection. His films explore themes of sexual and interpersonal transgression against cultural norms, frequently blending the artistic and production techniques of independent film with gay pornography.
Directed 36
2020s
- 2024
The Visitor
Director
- 2022
The Affairs of Lidia
Director
- 2021
Saint-Narcisse
Director
- 2020
Tom of Finland
Director
2010s
- 2019
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing
Director
- 2018
XConfessions 15
Director
Valentin, Pierre & Catalina
Director
Flea Pit
Director
XConfessions 14
Director
Scotch Egg
Director
It Is Not the Pornographer That Is Perverse...
Director
Uber Menschen
Director
- 2017
XConfessions 9
Director
Ulrike's Brain
Director
Sodomise Me: The Anal Collection
Director
- 2014
Défense de fumer
Director
Pierrot Lunaire
Director
- 2013
Gerontophilia
Director
- 2012
Fucking Different XXX
Director
- 2011
Offing Jack
Director
- 2010
Weekend in Alphaville
Director
Into the Night With Harmony Korine and Gaspar Noe
Director
The Bad Breast; or, The Strange Case of Theda Lange
Director
L.A. Zombie
Director
2000s
- 2008
Otto; or, Up with Dead People
Director
- 2007
Give Piece of Ass a Chance
Director
- 2004
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
Skin Flick
Director
Frankfurt Stories
Director
- 1996
- 1994
Super 8½
Director
- 1991
No Skin Off My Ass
Director
1980s
- 1987
I Know What It's Like to Be Dead
Director
Boy / Girl
Director
Wrote 24
2020s
- 2024
The Visitor
Screenplay
- 2022
The Affairs of Lidia
Writer
- 2021
Saint-Narcisse
Writer
2010s
- 2018
It Is Not the Pornographer That Is Perverse...
Writer
Uber Menschen
Writer
- 2017
Ulrike's Brain
Writer
- 2014
Défense de fumer
Writer
Pierrot Lunaire
Writer
- 2013
Gerontophilia
Screenplay, Story
- 2012
Fucking Different XXX
Writer
- 2011
Offing Jack
Writer
- 2010
Weekend in Alphaville
Writer
The Bad Breast; or, The Strange Case of Theda Lange
Writer
L.A. Zombie
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Otto; or, Up with Dead People
Writer
- 2004
Sugar
Short Story
1990s
- 1999
Skin Flick
Writer
- 1996
- 1994
Super 8½
Writer
- 1991
No Skin Off My Ass
Writer
1980s
- 1987
I Know What It's Like to Be Dead
Writer
Boy / Girl
Writer
Produced 23
2010s
- 2018
It Is Not the Pornographer That Is Perverse...
Producer
Uber Menschen
Producer
- 2017
Ulrike's Brain
Producer
- 2014
Défense de fumer
Producer
Pierrot Lunaire
Producer
- 2010
Fuck Marriage
Production Manager
Weekend in Alphaville
Producer
L.A. Zombie
Producer
2000s
- 2008
Otto; or, Up with Dead People
Producer
Water Rats
Location Manager
- 2006
Druck im Schlauch
Production Manager
- 2004
Kellerloch
Location Manager
- 2001
Deviant Detours
Producer
Escape in Chains
Producer
- 2000
Oil Change
Producer
Sex Skins
Executive Producer
Heat Of Summer
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
Skin Flick
Executive Producer
Sex Garage
Executive Producer
- 1998
Berlin Sex Life
Production Manager
- 1996
- 1994
Super 8½
Producer
Acted in 14
2020s
- 2026
Bowels of Hell
Movie
2010s
- 2019
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing
Movie
- 2016
Boris Without Beatrice
Premier ministre
- 2014
Pierrot Lunaire
Movie
1990s
- 1997
Hayseed
Mr. Chartreuse
- 1996
- 1994
Super 8½
Bruce
Dr. Chris Teen Sex Surrogate
Fonda
- 1992
The Yo-Yo Gang
Movie
- 1991
No Skin Off My Ass
The Hairdresser
- 1990
The Troublemakers
The Punk
1980s
- 1987
Boy / Girl
Movie
I Know What It's Like to Be Dead
Movie
Edited 3
2000s
- 2008
Otto; or, Up with Dead People
Editor
1990s
- 1999
Sex Garage
Editor
- 1991
No Skin Off My Ass
Editor
Other crew 3
2010s
- 2015
The Material Boy
Cinematography
- 2010
Weekend in Alphaville
Cinematography
1990s
- 1991
No Skin Off My Ass
Cinematography
Camera 2
2010s
- 2017
- 2010
L.A. Zombie
Still Photographer
Art department 1
1990s
- 1996
Appearances13
2020s
- 2022
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Self
2010s
- 2017
Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution
Self
- 2015
The Material Boy
Self
- 2012
She Said Boom: The Story of Fifth Column
Himself
- 2011
The Advocate for Fagdom
Self
Sagat
Self
- 2010
Gaze
Self
2000s
- 2007
Llik Your Idols
Himself
- 2005
The House of Venus Show
Self · 1 episode
- 2000
Vinyl
Himself
1990s
- 1999
Psycho Path
Self - Filmmaker
- 1997
QUEERCORE (a punk-u-mentary)
Self
- 1990
What Is the Relationship Between Rosa von Praunheim and the Male Strippers in San Francisco?
Self