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Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean, Swept Away is Lina Wertmuller’s most famous and controversial film about sex, love and politics. Raffaella (Mariangela Melato), a rich and glamorous capitalist, enjoys the seduction of communist sailor Gennarino (Giancarlo Giannini) on a stylish yacht off the coast of Sardinia. Fate weaves a different scenario, and the roles are reversed when they find themselves stranded together on a deserted island. Raffaella must submit to Gennarino in order to survive, culminating in a dramatic climax when they are rescued. They must decide whether their love can survive the harsh realities of civilization.
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