Vortex. 1981. Written and directed by Beth B, Scott B Black Box. 1978

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Vortex. 1981. US. Written and directed by Beth B, Scott B. Courtesy of Kino Lorber.

Vortex. 1981. USA. Written and directed by Beth B, Scott B. With James Russo, Lydia Lunch, Bill Rice. 90 min.

A noir melodrama about a private eye (Lydia Lunch) who is drawn into the vortex of corporate business and unrepentant desire.

Black Box. 1978. USA. With Bob Mason, Lydia Lunch, Kiki Smith, Christof Kohlhofer, Harvey Robbins, Ulli Rimkus. In English. 26 min.

A terrifying allegory of societal repression, as we follow the plight of an innocent youth abducted and tortured without any culpability.

This film accompanies The Films of Beth B and Scott B .

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