I Am Curious . . .

• Release Date: March 11 2003
• Country of Release: USA
• MSRP: $39.95

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• Year: 1967 | 1968
• Time: 121 | 107 min.

I Am Curious—Yellow

Seized by customs upon entry to the United States, subject of a heated court battle, and banned in numerous cities, Vilgot Sjöman’s I Am Curious—Yellow is one of the most controversial films of all time. This landmark document of Swedish society during the sexual revolution has been declared both obscene and revolutionary. It tells the story of Lena (Lena Nyman), a searching and rebellious young woman, and her personal quest to understand the social and political conditions in 1960s Sweden, as well as her bold exploration of her own sexual identity. I Am Curious—Yellow is a subversive mix of dramatic and documentary techniques, attacking capitalist injustices and frankly addressing the politics of sexuality.

I Am Curious—Blue

A parallel film to Vilgot Sjöman’s controversial I Am Curious—Yellow, I Am Curious—Blue also follows young Lena on her journey of self-discovery. In Blue, Lena confronts issues of religion, sexuality, and the prison system, while at the same time exploring her own personal relationships. Like Yellow, Blue freely traverses the lines between fact and fiction, employing a mix of dramatic and documentary techniques.

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• New video introduction by director Vilgot Sjöman
• Director’s diary: Vilgot Sjöman’s commentary on selected scenes from the film
• New video interview with legendary publisher Barney Rosset and attorney Edward de Grazia about the controversy surrounding the film
• The Battle for I Am Curious-Yellow, a video essay on the film's censorship and trial
• Excerpts from the transcripts of the trial for I Am Curious—Yellow
• Theatrical trailer
• Insert featuring an essay by critic Gary Giddins
• Director's diary: Vilgot Sjöman's commentary on selected scenes from the film
• Excerpts from Sjöman's Self Portrait 92, a documentary made for Swedish television
• Deleted scene with an introduction by Vilgot Sjöman
• Insert featuring a reprinted interview with Vilgot Sjöman

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