DRAWING RESTRAINT 9

Drawing Restraint 9 (2005) is a film by Matthew Barney, known for his sculptural and cinematic explorations of transformation, endurance, and ritual.

Set aboard a Japanese whaling vessel, the film follows Barney and collaborator Björk as they undergo a surreal metamorphosis, merging human, marine, and mythological elements. With themes of restraint, fluidity, and sacrifice, the film unfolds in a sequence of elaborate performances.