# Swept Away (1974)

> A wealthy Italian socialite and her communist sailor become unwilling castaways in a volatile, provocative battle over class, sex, and power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23793

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Lina Wertmüller
- Cast: Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Riccardo Salvino, Isa Danieli, Aldo Puglisi, Anna Melita, Eros Pagni, Vittorio Fanfoni
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073817/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: abrasive, provocative, sardonic, arthouse film night, political cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A clash of class and ideology unfolds on the open sea as two unlikely companions are forced to confront their differences.

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- [The Organizer (1963)](https://ember.film/movie/34541)
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- [L'Avventura (1960)](https://ember.film/movie/2956)

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