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Tom Six: MS Diagnosis Amidst Film Woes
13 Aug
Summary
- Director Tom Six reveals living with multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
- His film 'The Onania Club' faces distribution challenges post-Covid.
- Six questions profit distribution of his hit film 'Human Centipede'.
Dutch director Tom Six, who gained notoriety for his extreme horror film 'The Human Centipede,' has disclosed that he is currently living with multiple sclerosis. This diagnosis has significantly impacted his ability to work, confining him largely to his Amsterdam apartment. Six shared this information in a recently released, self-produced documentary.
The film chronicles Six's current struggles, including the difficulties in finding distributors for his new feature, 'The Onania Club.' Despite receiving positive reviews from notable figures like John Waters, the project has been shunned by distributors, partly due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Furthermore, Six expressed bewilderment regarding the financial success of 'The Human Centipede,' questioning where the profits from the film ultimately went. His documentary, created with a minimal budget, also touches upon themes of censorship and the challenges faced by independent filmmakers embarking on risky career paths.
Six contrasts his own experiences with the anti-Nazi resistance efforts of his grandfather during World War II. He advocates for 'The Onania Club' to be released, suggesting it could be a fitting addition to festivals like the UK's Frightfest.
