WR: Mysteries of the Organism

Name: WR: Mysteries of the Organism
Director: Dušan Makavejev
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1971-01-01
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Milena Dravić, Ivica Vidović, Jagoda Kaloper, Zoran Radmilović, Jackie Curtis

1971Dir. Dušan Makavejev1h 25m

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Runtime1h 25m

Released1971

DirectorDušan Makavejev

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So, WR: Mysteries of the Organism is this wild blend of documentary and fiction that feels like a fever dream. Dušan Makavejev really dives into the intersection of sexuality and socialist ideology in 1970s Yugoslavia. The pacing is all over the place, but in a good way, really mirrors the chaos of the themes he's exploring. The practical effects are raw and sometimes jarring, which adds to the surreal atmosphere. There’s this constant interplay between historical analysis and personal experiences that makes it stand out. Performances vary from the earnest to the absurd, and that’s what keeps you on your toes. It’s definitely not your typical narrative film, and that’s what makes it fascinating.

Surreal documentary-fiction hybridExplores sexuality and politicsDistinctive pacing and atmosphere