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Petulia

Richard Lester / US, GB, 1968 / 105 min.

Petulia bubbles with altered states of consciousness, free love, and liquid light shows – only it’s to highlight the confused mind of the recently married and unfaithful Petulia (Julie Christie). A brilliant performance by Christie; director Richard Lester previously directed the Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night (1964).

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Director

Richard Lester

Production year

1968

Country

US, GB

Original title

Petulia

Length

105 min.

Format

35mm

Part of

1968

Fifty years ago, students, factory workers and filmmakers challenged the Establishment, from Paris to Mexico City, carrying not only bricks but also agile and light 16mm cameras.

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