Beauty Becomes the Beast
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vivienne Dick
- Original Title
- Beauty Becomes the Beast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vivienne Dick
Department Leadership Roster
Vivienne Dick
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Beauty Becomes the Beast includes Adele Bertei, Lydia Lunch, Klaus Nomi.
When was Beauty Becomes the Beast released and how long is it?
Beauty Becomes the Beast was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 41m.