I Am Curious … Streaming
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I Am Curious … Streaming.
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This was one of the most notorious movies of the 20th century–references to it even made Mad Magazine in the 1970s, surely proof of its universal reputation as forbidden cultural fruit.
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It shows frontal nudity, simulated sexual intercourse, and, probably most shockingly at the time, the lead actress Lena (also the name of the character) kisses her lover’s (flaccid) penis–in a kind of tender, funny way . . . her gesture is far removed from pornographic imagery, believe it or not.
But the sexual aspect of the movie, which was no doubt responsibile for the fascination it exerted on the American public imagination of the late 1960s and 1970s, has been long ago superceded by standard film fare.
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Is the movie still worth watching? Absolutely. The main point of the movie is showing the difference between young Lena’s poltical and social views, which are amusingly portrayed as idealistic and Left wing, with her approach to her own love life–which is ferociously traditional. Lena passionately marches against the Vietnam War, protests against Franco’s Spain, and interviews inarticulate middle-class functionaries, putting them on the spot (is this where Michael Moore got his idea for ROGER AND ME?) about the injustice of the Swedish class system. All this is expected, and would almost be a cliche if it wasn’t handled with such humour by the director. But we simultaneously watch her personal life develop, particularly her love life, and here she acts according to a very different set of values–despite her belief in the power of non-violence in politics, she points a rifle at an unfaithful lover and seems ready to shoot him. This satire is extended and very well done.
There are also many aspects of the movie, related specifically to the time, which actually enrich the experience for viewers watching in the 21st century. For example, Olaf Palme makes an extended cameo appearance as a young junior government minister; this is the same man, of course, who rose to become Swedish Prime Minister and was later assassinated with a .44 magnum while walking one evening with his wife, in a crime that was never solved.
On the whole, aside from cheerfully and amusingly portrayed sex that seems almost naive and innocent in today’s terms, the film succeeds in asking enduringly relevant questions about the inter-relationship between private behaviour and public political beliefs. In Sweden, they may have been the stuff of effective satire, as in this movie; in the USA of the same period, the same basic dynamics played out very differently in the strange scene that unfolded in San Francisco, New York, and places like Chicago and Michigan: full of political rage, drugs, sexual experimentation and–ultimately–violent crimes.
The mixture of deliberate and accidental elements in the movie (including its historical context) add a subtle, foreboding quality that enhances the satirical, sexy and intelligent tone. I AM CURIOUS (YELLOW) is an early, and still insightful, movie about Western society and culture. Highly recommended.
There is no better news for film fans than to see that one of your favorite movies has been chosen to be part of the Criterion Collection. “I Am Curious”, yellow and blue, have been given the king’s treatment with this release. The picture has been totally restored, and the films sparkle with vibrant black-and-white contrast. The audio is even more impressive, with nary a hint of distortion, crackle, or hiss. As to be expected, there are an extensive number of bonus materials dealing with the extreme controversy surrounding the films and their viewing in the United States.
More a patchwork of social and sexual commentary than a traditionally narrative story, “I Am Curious” seems to exude a pulse and liveliness all its own. There is spontaneous humor, drama, and intense poignancy to be found within the running times of these two films, as well as a rather mind-expanding look into the social situation of 1960’s Sweden. While the films are certainly notorious for their then-daring scenes of sexuality and frontal nudity, that aspect is really only a small piece of a big pie. Sadly, as is often the case, the films were totally taken out of context in the U.S., where they were successful solely on being perceived as sex films instead of intelligent social commentary. Still, if it weren’t for the sex controversy the films garnered, I don’t imagine that there would be this wonderful Criterion dvd to watch and learn from.
Definitely groundbreaking, “I Am Curious” truly lives up to the Criterion motto of “important classic and contemporary films”. If you’ve seen them before, you’ll know how good they look in this presentation. If you are simply curious to know what all the fuss was about, these two discs and the accompanying booklets will leave you feeling like a film scholar. Recommended for those interested in film history, censorship, obscenity laws, or simply movies that offer something unusual and thought-provoking.
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