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Soft Fiction (1979)

Movie ★ 8.0 55 min

Documentary

Chick Strand's SOFT FICTION is a personal documentary that brilliantly portrays the survival power of female sensuality. It combines the documentary approach with a sensuous lyrical expressionism. Strand focuses her camera on people talking about their own experience, capturing subtle nuances in facial expressions and gestures that are rarely seen in cinema. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2015.

Chick Strand Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 16, 1979
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0258179
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Cast

Beverle Houston Karen Amend Melissa Lou Beal Simone Gad Johanna Demetrakis Cathy Freeman Hedy Sontag Victoria Mudo Cynthia Mac Adams Amy Halpern Amy Halpern

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Frequently asked questions

What is Soft Fiction about?
Chick Strand's SOFT FICTION is a personal documentary that brilliantly portrays the survival power of female sensuality. It combines the documentary approach with a sensuous lyrical expressionism. Strand focuses her camera on people talking about their own experience, capturing subtle nuances in facial expressions and gestures that are rarely seen in cinema. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2015.
Who directed Soft Fiction?
Soft Fiction was directed by Chick Strand.
Who stars in Soft Fiction?
Soft Fiction stars Beverle Houston, Karen Amend, Melissa Lou Beal, Simone Gad.
When was Soft Fiction released?
Soft Fiction is a 1979 documentary film.
Where can I watch Soft Fiction?
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