Clean, Shaven is a 1993 independent film written and directed by Lodge Kerrigan. The film follows Peter Winter, played by Peter Greene, a schizophrenic man who has recently been released from a psychiatric institution. He is desperately trying to reconnect with his daughter who was taken away from him and adopted by a foster family.
The film depicts the struggles of living with schizophrenia, with sequences of Peter experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions throughout. The film is structured to reflect Peter's disorienting perspective, often using subjective camera work and disorienting sound design to put the viewer in his shoes.
As Peter attempts to locate his daughter, he comes into conflict with a local detective, who suspects Peter may be involved in a recent string of child murders. The tension builds as the investigation into the murders continues, with Peter becoming increasingly erratic and paranoid.
The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of mental illness and its use of abstract, experimental filmmaking techniques. It received critical acclaim upon its release and has since become a cult classic.