Story by Ryan LattanzioDecember 18, 2024 • 4:30 PM
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Exploitation film legend Russ Meyer's lurid cinematic legacy is rescued from obscurity thanks to a dedicated restoration effort by Severin Films.
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Russ Meyer's groundbreaking 'nudie cutie' films, which pushed the boundaries of sexuality on screen, had largely faded from public view until Severin stepped in to preserve and rerelease a series of his bawdy classics.
The restoration project shines a much-needed spotlight on Meyer's pioneering work, which paved the way for a more open, liberated, and unapologetic approach to depicting female sexuality in American cinema.
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Russ Meyer, Severin Films, Russ Meyer's 'nudie cutie' films
Story by Ryan LattanzioDecember 18, 2024 • 4:30 PM
Image from IndieWire
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Exploitation film legend Russ Meyer's lurid cinematic legacy is rescued from obscurity thanks to a dedicated restoration effort by Severin Films.
beat sheet
Russ Meyer's groundbreaking 'nudie cutie' films, which pushed the boundaries of sexuality on screen, had largely faded from public view until Severin stepped in to preserve and rerelease a series of his bawdy classics.
The restoration project shines a much-needed spotlight on Meyer's pioneering work, which paved the way for a more open, liberated, and unapologetic approach to depicting female sexuality in American cinema.
call sheet
Russ Meyer, Severin Films, Russ Meyer's 'nudie cutie' films