Nudes: A Sketchbook
Synopsis
"Curt McDowell's NUDES (A Sketchbook) is a paean to the filmmaker's closest friends: a series of portraits (beginning with one of George Kuchar) based on stylized, often graphically sexual interpretations of his or her personality. The portraits also, at times, represent Curt's own sexual interests as he projects them onto the lives of others. My favorites are 'Barbara', a Pre-Raphaelite vision of woman and 'Ainslie', a musical spoof on glamour. The filmmaker's point of view ranges from compulsively erotic to light-hearted and self-debunking. A broad reading of the term 'romantic' would probably best describe the spectrum of extreme, even outrageous, possibilities which Curt embraces in this sketchbook/film." - Karen Cooper, Film Forum
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt McDowell
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt McDowell
- Original Title
- Nudes: A Sketchbook
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curt McDowell
Curt McDowell
Curt McDowell
Curt McDowell
Curt McDowell
Department Leadership Roster
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Screenplay
Curt McDowell
Director of Photography
Curt McDowell
Producer
Curt McDowell
Editor
Curt McDowell
Director
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What is Nudes: A Sketchbook about?
"Curt McDowell's NUDES (A Sketchbook) is a paean to the filmmaker's closest friends: a series of portraits (beginning with one of George Kuchar) based on stylized, often graphically sexual interpretations of his or her personality. The portraits also, at times, represent Curt's own sexual interests as he projects them onto the lives of others. My favorites are 'Barbara', a Pre-Raphaelite vision of woman and 'Ainslie', a musical spoof on glamour. The filmmaker's point of view ranges from compulsively erotic to light-hearted and self-debunking. A broad reading of the term 'romantic' would probably best describe the spectrum of extreme, even outrageous, possibilities which Curt embraces in this sketchbook/film." - Karen Cooper, Film Forum
Who directed Nudes: A Sketchbook?
Nudes: A Sketchbook was directed by Curt McDowell.
Who stars in Nudes: A Sketchbook?
The principal cast of Nudes: A Sketchbook includes Mark Ellinger, Virginia Giritlian, Michelle Gross, George Kuchar, Mike Kuchar.
When was Nudes: A Sketchbook released and how long is it?
Nudes: A Sketchbook was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 30m.