Tag: 1970
Catch-22 (1970): Nurse Duckett and the Absurdity of War
mikephilipsforcongress.com – Catch-22 (1970), directed by Mike Nichols, is a darkly comedic and surreal adaptation of Joseph Heller’s landmark novel. The film captures the absurdity and tragedy of war through the experiences of Captain John Yossarian, played by Alan Arkin, and the colorful, often outrageous characters around him. One of the memorable characters in the…
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The Pacifist (1970): Jancsó’s Existential Exploration
mikephilipsforcongress.com – Miklós Jancsó’s The Pacifist (1970) is a haunting exploration of radicalism, pacifism, and the disillusionment of a generation. This Hungarian-French-German co-production, set against the backdrop of late 1960s student protests, delves into the complexities of political engagement and the personal cost of ideological commitment. Jancsó’s signature long takes and dynamic camera movements create…
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