#521. WR: Mysteries Of The Organism (1971, Dusan Makavejev)
Thoughts Before Viewing: This one sounds like an oddity. I'm somewhat intrigued based sorely on how strange is sounds.
Running Time: 84 minutes
Directed By: Dusan Makavejev
Written By: Dusan Makavejev
Primary Cast: Milena Dravic, Ivica Vidovic, Jagoda Kaloper
Summary: A homage to the work of psychologist Wilhelm Reich matched with a story involving a Yugoslavian girls affair with a Russian skater. It's essentially an exploration of sexual repression along with social systems.
My Thoughts: I actually really liked this one. The only unfortunate aspect of this viewing is that I was unable to track down a version of this with English subtitles. After searching for a good 30 minutes, I just settled for what I could find (I'm a completist nutcase). Although I'll admit I had to do some research to understand the context at times, I was still entertained by the visuals. It has a bizarre kinky approach that I found really enjoyable. It's an epic exploration of free love with political metaphors thrown into the mix. If anything, this is a fascinating watch based on how open and frank it is with the subject matter.
Does It Belong In The Book?: Yes. A groundbreaking piece of cinema based sorely on how open and frank it is with the subject matter. A primary documentation of the sexual revolution.
My Rating: 7/10
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