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“To convey the hostile response Munch’s work often received during his lifetime, Watkins recruited Norwegians who genuinely disliked the paintings.”

“ In this fictional documentary, U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency. All new prisoners, most of whom are connected to the antiwar movement, are now given the choice of jail time or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they will be hunted for sport by federal authorities. The prisoners invariably choose the latter option, but learn that, between the desert heat and the brutal police officers, their chances of survival are slim” (X)

Punishment Park (1971, Directed by: Peter Watkins, USA)

Privilege (1967, UK) Directed by: Peter Watkins

Punishment Park (1971,USA) Directed by: Peter Watkins

"The film crew's coverage is meant to insure that the military's intentions are honorable. As the representatives of the 60's counter-culture get nearer to passing this arbitrary test, the soldiers become increasingly hostile, attempting to force the hippies out of their pacifist behavior. A lot of this film appears improvised and in several scenes real tempers seem to flare as some of the "acting" got overaggressive. This is a interesting exercise in situational ethics. The cinéma vérité style, hand-held camera, and ambiguous demands of the director - would the actors be able to maintain their roles given the hazing they were taking - pushed some to the brink.(x)

Edvard Munch (1974, Sweden/Norway) Directed by: Peter Watkins

Privilege (1967, UK) Directed by: Peter Watkins