Death May Be Your Santa Claus (1969)

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Frankie Dymon's Death May be Your Santa Claus (1969), arguably Britain's first and only example of a 'black power' movie, in which themes of sexual and political identity encircle one another in the context of a hip and hippy London of the late 1960s, suspended between the cinematic radicalisms of films such as Roeg's Performance, Godard's Sympathy for the Devil in which Dymon played a leading role, or Boorman's Leo the Last. Thought lost until quite recently, this inscrutably-titled film is described as a 'pop fantasy' and offers an intriguing look at 60s sex and politics from a black British perspective.

Director: Frankie Dymon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 37 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Clive Tickner
Editing: Christopher Wade, Bob Ferguson
Production: Stria Films, Space Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frankie Dymon
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death May Be Your Santa Claus about?
Frankie Dymon's Death May be Your Santa Claus (1969), arguably Britain's first and only example of a 'black power' movie, in which themes of sexual and political identity encircle one another in the context of a hip and hippy London of the late 1960s, suspended between the cinematic radicalisms of films such as Roeg's Performance, Godard's Sympathy for the Devil in which Dymon played a leading role, or Boorman's Leo the Last. Thought lost until quite recently, this inscrutably-titled film is described as a 'pop fantasy' and offers an intriguing look at 60s sex and politics from a black British perspective.
Who directed Death May Be Your Santa Claus?
Death May Be Your Santa Claus was directed by Frankie Dymon.
Who stars in Death May Be Your Santa Claus?
Death May Be Your Santa Claus stars Ken Gajadhar, Donnah Dolce, Merdelle Jordine.
How long is Death May Be Your Santa Claus?
Death May Be Your Santa Claus has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
What genre is Death May Be Your Santa Claus?
Death May Be Your Santa Claus is a Drama film.
Where was Death May Be Your Santa Claus produced?
Death May Be Your Santa Claus was produced in United Kingdom.