I Am Curious (Yellow) (1967)

In the bustling streets of Stockholm, we journey alongside twenty-two-year-old Lena, a fervent socio-political activist and drama student whose life revolves around her unquenchable thirst for knowledge about life and reality. Lena, both an intriguing character in her own right and the muse of her filmmaker boyfriend, forty-two-year-old Vilgot Sjöman, comes to life in the silver screen narrative titled "Lena on the Road". Her small room, a microcosm of her beliefs, is filled to the brim with emblems of her activism - a portrait of Francisco Franco, a chalkboard marking the passing days of the Spanish Civil War, and an ever-growing archive brimming with insights about the world around her. When she's not marching alongside her fellow protesters, she roams the city, interviewing everyone from the common folk to those in positions of power, absorbing their socio-political perspectives. Lena's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Börje at her father's framing shop. A passionate and tumultuous love affair ensues, with Börje becoming her twenty-fourth sexual conquest. However, the turbulence of their relationship, fueled by Börje's undisclosed involvement with other women, leaves an indelible impact on Lena's life. Simultaneously, the film peels back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of its own creation. The actors, director, and crew are humorously depicted in a parallel plot, their reactions to the film's story and to each other adding an extra layer of intrigue. "I Am Curious (Yellow)" is an audacious exploration of life, relationships, and political activism, punctuated by nudity and explicit scenes that once led to its seizure by US Customs. This controversial Swedish film offers a kaleidoscopic view of reality, challenging the viewer to question and understand the world around them. An engaging narrative that dances between the realms of reality and fiction, it's a cinematic experience that promises to leave an enduring impression.

I Am Curious (Yellow) is a drama movie featuring Lena Nyman.

I Am Curious (Yellow) is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.