Grim disjointed portrait of the monstrousness of modern industrial life and, apparently, its effect on the human inhabitants who stagger through this hideous landscape.
This guy was very big in the 60's because his films were enigmatic and he dealt with larger themes than earlier films. Today they still seem fresh in some ways...dated in others.
He captures some startling images here...giant ship looming in the background, enormous tanks and other industrial scenes a la Gary, Indiana or Perth Amboy NJ. The lead actress gave a terrific, if opaque performance.
Watching it all these years later it seemed an intellectual exercise more than a fully realized, coherent film. Still...it has a strong impact on the viewer...remarkable since it is entirely unengaging.
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