Barbarella (1968)
Release Year: 1968
Alternative Title: Барбарела, Barbarella, rumpigen og den sorte tyran, Baabarera, Барбарелла, Barbarella, la Venus del espacio, BARBARELLAaaaaaah!, Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy
Director: Roger Vadim
Writer: Brian Degas, Charles B. Griffith, Claude Brulé, Clement Biddle Wood, Jean-Claude Forest, Roger Vadim, Terry Southern, Tudor Gates, Vittorio Bonicelli
Production & Genre
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Companies: DDL Cinematografica, Marianne Productions, Paramount Pictures
Genre: Action, Adventure, Adventure Film, Comedy, Comedy Film, Erotic Film, Fantasy Film, Retrofuturism, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Space Opera
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Keywords
Keywords: alien planet, distant future, female mercenary, sexual fantasy
Story
In the distant future of the year 40,000, astronaut Barbarella lands on the frozen planet Lythion with the mission to find and stop the evil scientist Durand-Durand in the City of Night, Sogo. Along her journey, she encounters various unusual people and objects such as the Excessive Machine, a device that can drive victims to death through sexual pleasure controlled by an expert artist like Durand-Durand himself. Barbarella also meets a lesbian queen who has the power to make fantasies take form in her Chamber of Dreams and a group of ladies smoking a giant hookah which dispenses Essence of Man through a struggling victim. Throughout her adventure, Barbarella's minimal clothing is frequently torn off, showcasing impressive special effects.
Summary
Directed by Roger Vadim in 1968, 'Barbarella' is a unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and erotic comedy set in a distant future. The film follows the titular character, Barbarella, portrayed by Jane Fonda, as she embarks on a mission to capture the evil scientist Durand-Durand played by John Phillip Law. With its extravagant sets, creative special effects, and bold exploration of sexuality and sensuality, 'Barbarella' is renowned for its audaciousness and has become a cult classic since its release.
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