Sympathy for the Devil
Jean-Luc Godard on Black Power, Rape, Murder, Fascism, Acid, Pornography, Sex, Revolution, Brutality and all the other things that make life worth living.
Jean-Luc Godard on Black Power, Rape, Murder, Fascism, Acid, Pornogra...
Documentary, Music
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1968
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While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
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Runtime:
115 min
Release date:
1 Dec 1968
Country:
GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$500,000
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
N/A
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Not only does the use of the song impose a sense of emotional fulfillment upon a conclusion that does not ask for it, but also the use of the song's title for the movie suggests a meaning that is less interesting.
– Roger Greenspun,
New York Times,
9 May 2005