#181: SJÖMAN, Vilgot: I Am Curious -- Blue (1967)

I AM CURIOUS . . . BOX SET {Spine #179}

SJÖMAN, Vilgot (Sweden)
I Am Curious -- Blue [1967]
Spine #181
DVD


A parallel film to Vilgot Sjöman's controversial I Am Curious — Yellow, I Am Curious — Blue also follows young Lena on her journey of self-discovery. In Blue, Lena confronts issues of religion, sexuality, and the prison system, while at the same time exploring her own personal relationships. Like Yellow, Blue traverses the lines between fact and fiction, employing a mix of dramatic and documentary techniques.

107 minutes
Black & White
Monaural
in Swedish
1:33:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2003
Director


Vilgot Sjöman was 43 when he directed I am Curious -- Blue.

Other Sjöman films in the Collection:

#212: Ingmar Bergman Makes A Movie (1962)
#181: I Am Curious -- Yellow (1967)

The Film

Film Rating (0-60):

60

The Extras

The Booklet

Eight-page wraparound featuring an interview with Sjöman by John Lahr.

Commentary

None.

Director’s diary

Sjöman‘s commentary on selected scenes from the film.

Excerpts

From Sjöman‘s Self Portrait ‘92, a documentary made for Swedish television.

Deleted scene

With an introduction by Sjöman.

Reprinted excerpts

From a 1968 interview with Sjöman.

Controversial altered ending

Theatrical trailer


Extras Rating (0-40):

39

60 + 39 =

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