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Sweet Movie (1974) | Criteria

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Sweet Movie

France • English • 1974 • 1h 38m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Dušan Makavejev

#390Criterion Collection 3.19/5·10.6K ratings·3K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

The winner of the Miss World Virginity contest marries, escapes from her masochistic husband and ends up involved in a world of debauchery.

Credits

Crew

DirectorDušan Makavejev

WriterDušan Makavejev, France Gallagher, Martin Malina

CinematographerPierre Lhomme

ComposerManos Hatzidakis

EditorYann Dedet

ProducerRichard Hellman, Vincent Malle

Cast

Carole Laureas Miss Monde 1984 / Miss Canada

Pierre Clémentias Potemkin Sailor

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Articles

via Criterion Collection

Sweet Movie: Wake Up!David Sterritt — Jun 18, 2007
A Problem with Authority: Dušan Makavejev’s Art of RepulsionStephanie LaCava — Apr 10, 2019
Memories of Taboo-Buster Dušan MakavejevPeter Cowie — Mar 28, 2019

Anna Prucnalas Capt. Anna Planeta

Sami Freyas El Macho

John Vernonas Aristote Alplanalpe, AKA M. Kapital

Jane Mallettas Mrs. Alplanalpe

Roy Callenderas Jeremiah Muscle

Marpessa Dawnas Mama Communa

Don Ariolias Dr. Mittlefinger

Otto Muehlas Member of Therapie-Komune

Otmar Baueras Member of Therapie-Komune

Michèle Mercure