Swept Away (1974)

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 Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean, Swept Away is Lina Wertmüller‘s most famous and controversial film about sex, love, and politics. On an elegant yacht cruising off the coast of Sardinia, Raffaella (Mariangela Melato), a rich and stunning capitalist, enjoys tormenting Gennarino (Giancarlo Giannini), a Communist sailor. Fate weaves a different scenario and roles become reversed when the two find themselves stranded together on a deserted island. Raffaella must submit to Gennarino in order to survive, which culminates in a dramatic climax when they are rescued. Then they must determine if their love can survive the harsh realities of civilization. Swept Away is the perfect starting point for discovering the influential work of Wertmüller, the first woman ever nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Director.

Runtime
1h 55m
Year
1974
Director
Lina Wertmüller
Format
DCP
Country
Italy
Language
Italian with English Subtitles
First Showing
March 5, 2025

Showtimes

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 PM
Location Big Roxie

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