USA,
1963, 45 min
Directed by:
Jack SmithScreenplay:
Jack SmithCinematography:
Jack SmithCast:
Francis Francine, Mario Montez, Marian Zazeela, Judith Malina, Piero Heliczer, Arnold RockwoodPlots(1)
This legendary film on the free poetics of the body works with the DIY aesthetic, sprightly staging, performances, and humor. It transgressively refers to the approaches of melodrama and burlesque which Smith uses to create an unconventional and - for the period - radical depiction of sex. For its erotic scenes, it was banned in many countries, and in the United States it ignited a debate on censorship. (Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Francis Francine
Best movies:
Lonesome Cowboys (1968)
Mario Montez
Puerto Rico
Best movies:
Chelsea Girls (1966)
Marian Zazeela
USA
Judith Malina
German Empire
Best movies:
Awakenings (1990)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Radio Days (1987)
Piero Heliczer
Italy