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Wanda

Wanda

Drama · Crime · 1970

After a string of abusive relationships, Wanda abandons her family and seeks solace in the company of a petty criminal.

Movie details

Wanda

1970 Drama · Crime 1h 43m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

After a string of abusive relationships, Wanda abandons her family and seeks solace in the company of a petty criminal.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Wanda?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Barbara Loden

Written by

Barbara Loden

Barbara Loden

Barbara Loden

Wanda Goronski

Michael Higgins

Michael Higgins

Mr. Dennis

D

Dorothy Shupenes

Wanda's Sister

P

Peter Shupenes

Brother In Law

J

Jerome Thier

Husband

M

Marian Thier

Miss Godek

Valerie Mamches

Valerie Mamches

Girl in Roadhouse

Court is in session

Put Wanda on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.