Beauty Becomes the Beast (1979)

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Beauty Becomes the Beast describes a random access world mediated by TV images and shards of popular culture. The film features a powerful performance by Lydia Lunch regressing from adulthood to childhood, hinting at a sexually abusive past. It concerns itself with the position of woman as subject and the way women experience patriarchal law and the heterosexual order.

Director: Vivienne Dick
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 41 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beauty Becomes the Beast about?
Beauty Becomes the Beast describes a random access world mediated by TV images and shards of popular culture. The film features a powerful performance by Lydia Lunch regressing from adulthood to childhood, hinting at a sexually abusive past. It concerns itself with the position of woman as subject and the way women experience patriarchal law and the heterosexual order.
Who directed Beauty Becomes the Beast?
Beauty Becomes the Beast was directed by Vivienne Dick.
Who stars in Beauty Becomes the Beast?
Beauty Becomes the Beast stars Adele Bertei, Lydia Lunch, Klaus Nomi.
How long is Beauty Becomes the Beast?
Beauty Becomes the Beast has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).
What genre is Beauty Becomes the Beast?
Beauty Becomes the Beast is a Drama film.
Where was Beauty Becomes the Beast produced?
Beauty Becomes the Beast was produced in United States of America.