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Savage/Love (1981) | Criteria

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Poster for Savage/Love

Savage/Love

United States • English • 1981 • 26m

Director

Shirley Clarke

Drama Avant-garde Shorts

Synopsis

Director Shirley Clarke worked with writer Sam Shepard and actor Joseph Chaikin on this video piece that meditates on love and its effect on people.

Included in
Valentine’s Shorts
Position 5
Included in
Directed by Shirley Clarke
Position 20

Credits

Crew

DirectorShirley Clarke

WriterSam Shepard

Cast