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1970 · 113 min · R

Zabriskie Point

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni · Drama

Zabriskie Point (1970) is a Drama film, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni set in Los Angeles and Death Valley during the 1970s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of consumerism / capitalism and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
David GilmourJerry GarciaNick MasonRichard WrightRoger Waters
Cinematography
Alfio Contini
Cast
Mark FrechetteDaria HalprinPaul FixG.D. SpradlinBill GarawayKathleen CleaverRod TaylorMartin Abrahams

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesDeath Valley
Setting
DesertUrban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismLove & Longing
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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