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Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean, “Swept Away” is Lina Wertmiller’s most famous and controversial film about sex, love and politics. On a luxury yacht sailing off the coast of Sardinia, Raffaella (Mariangela Melato), a wealthy and stunning capitalist, enjoys tormenting communist sailor Gennarino (Giancarlo Giannini). Fate weaves a different scenario, and the roles are reversed when the two end up 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 determine whether their love can survive the harsh realities of civilization.
