Category: Counterculture
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST
“Journey Through the Past” is a 1974 American film directed by and starring Neil Young. This film serves as a visual and musical collage, capturing a raw and intimate portrait of Neil Young’s career and personal life during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It combines documentary footage, home movies, concert performances, and surreal, symbolic…
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THROW AWAY YOUR BOOKS, RALLY IN THE STREETS
“Throw Away Your Books, Rally in The Streets” is a groundbreaking Japanese film directed by Shuji Terayama and released in 1971. The film is a surreal and anarchic exploration of youth rebellion, societal disillusionment, and the search for personal freedom. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named ‘Me’ (portrayed by Hideaki Sasaki), who…
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ZETA ONE
Zeta One, also known as The Love Slaves, Alien Women, and The Love Factor, is a British comedy science fiction film from 1969. It was directed by Michael Cort and stars James Robertson Justice (known for his role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Robert Hawdon, Charles Hawtrey (known for the Carry On Films series), Anna…
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie is set in Los Angeles in 1969 against a rapidly changing film industry and a city immersed in the counterculture movement. The film follows the lives of two central characters: Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cliff Booth,…
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THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN
“The Magic Christian” is a 1969 British satirical comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and based on the novel of the same name by Terry Southern. The film features a cast of notable actors, including Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Raquel Welch, and Christopher Lee.The story follows Sir Guy Grand (Peter Sellers), an eccentric and immensely…
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HAROLD AND MAUDE
“Harold and Maude” is a 1971 dark comedy directed by Hal Ashby. The film stars Bud Cort as Harold Chasen, a young man obsessed with death, and Ruth Gordon as Maude, a lively and eccentric 79-year-old woman who becomes an unexpected companion in Harold’s life. The story revolves around the unconventional relationship between Harold, a…
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EASY RIDER
Released in 1969, “Easy Rider” is an iconic film directed by Dennis Hopper that explores the counterculture movement of the 1960s, as well as themes of freedom, rebellion, and the search for meaning in a changing America. The film stars Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson in pivotal roles. The story follows two motorcycle-riding…
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BLOW-UP
“Blow-Up,” directed by the visionary Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni in 1966, is a groundbreaking cinematic exploration of perception, reality, and the elusive nature of truth. Set in the vibrant and swinging London of the 1960s, the film features a cast led by David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, and Sarah Miles. The story follows Thomas, played by…
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THE LAST PICTURE SHOW
“The Last Picture Show” is a 1971 poignant and evocative coming-of-age drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich, set in a small, dying Texas town in the early 1950s. The film is a masterful exploration of its characters’ lives, dreams, and struggles and features a standout performance by Jeff Bridges. The story revolves around Sonny Crawford, portrayed…
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TROPIC OF CANCER (NSFW)
“Tropic of Cancer” is a provocative and daring film adaptation of Henry Miller’s 1934 groundbreaking novel of the same name. Directed by Joseph Strick in 1970, the film is set in a raw and unflinching portrayal of the bohemian life in Paris during the 1960s. The story follows the journey of Henry Miller, portrayed by…
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