Tag: 1967
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I’LL NEVER FORGET WHAT’S ‘ISNAME
“I’ll Never Forget What’s ‘Isname” is a 1967 British film directed by Michael Winner. It blends elements of drama, satire, and dark comedy to critique the advertising industry and explore the protagonist’s existential malaise. The story centers on Andrew Quint (played by Oliver Reed), a disillusioned and successful advertising executive who feels suffocated by the…
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BELLE DE JOUR
“Belle de Jour” is a 1967 French drama film directed by Luis Buñuel. It is based on Joseph Kessel’s 1928 novel of the same name. The film follows the complex and mysterious life of Séverine Serizy, a young and beautiful woman who harbors secret desires and fantasies beneath her seemingly conventional exterior. Catherine Deneuve plays…
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COUNTDOWN (67)
“Countdown” is a 1967 science fiction film directed by Robert Altman, based on the 1964 novel The Pilgrim Project by Hank Searls. The movie follows the journey of two astronauts, James Caan and Robert Duvall, as they compete to become the first American to walk on the Moon. The mission is part of a crash…
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WEEKEND
“Weekend” is a 1967 landmark French New Wave movement film known for its provocative storytelling. Jean-Luc Godard’s film is a satirical, surreal, and often absurd exploration of societal decadence, class struggle, and the human condition. The film follows the tumultuous journey of a young, upper-middle-class Parisian couple, Roland and Corinne, played by Jean Yanne and…
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LOVE AFFAIR, OR THE CASE OF THE MISSING SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
“Love Affair, or The Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator” is a daring and surreal Yugoslav film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Dusan Makavejev. Set in the backdrop of 1970s Belgrade, the film explores themes of love, desire, political oppression, and the loss of innocence. The story revolves around Izabela (portrayed by Eva Ras), a…
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THE TRIP
“The Trip” is a groundbreaking psychedelic film directed by the “king of cult” himself, Roger Corman, and stars Peter Fonda; also note that the film was written by Jack Nicholson. Released in 1967, the film takes viewers on a mind-altering journey through the hallucinatory world of LSD. The story revolves around Paul Groves (Peter Fonda),…
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2 OR 3 THINGS I KNOW ABOUT HER
“2 or 3 Things I Know About Her” is an introspective and experimental drama directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Released in 1967, the film explores themes of identity, consumerism, and the dehumanizing effects of modern society through the lens of a woman’s existential journey. The film centers around Juliette Janson (played by Marina Vlady), a housewife…
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THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT
“The Young Girls of Rochefort” is a 1967 musical film directed by Jacques Demy. The film takes place in the picturesque town of Rochefort in France and follows the lives of twin sisters Delphine and Solange, who dream of leaving their mundane lives as dance teachers and finding love and adventure. As a traveling fair…
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