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Swept Away (1974)
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The Story
Class warfare hits the high seas in this Italian comedy about Gennarino (Giancarlo Giannini), a long-suffering crew member who works on a rich couple's yacht. The wife, Raffaela (Mariangela Melato), verbally abuses Gennarino and regularly insults his communist views. But when a day trip leaves the pair stranded at sea, they wash up on a deserted island and Raffaela is, suddenly, no longer the one in control. The role reversal leads to an unexpected and contentious love affair.
Co-presented with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney and Istituto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne.
Rating
R18+
Duration
116
Cast
Mariangela Melato, Giancarlo Giannini, Riccardo Salvino, Isa Danieli
Director
Lina Wertmüller
