Soft Fiction(1979)
Soft Fiction Synopsis
Chick Strand's SOFT FICTION is a personal documentary that brilliantly portrays the survival power of female sensuality. It combines the documentary approach with a sensuous lyrical expressionism. Strand focuses her camera on people talking about their own experience, capturing subtle nuances in facial expressions and gestures that are rarely seen in cinema. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2015.
Soft Fiction (1979) is a documentary film directed by Chick Strand, released on November 16, 1979 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Beverle Houston, Karen Amend, Melissa Lou Beal and Simone Gad. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Chick Strand
- Status:
- Released
Soft Fiction Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Beverle Houston
Beverle Houston
- Karen Amend
Karen Amend
- Melissa Lou Beal
Melissa Lou Beal
- Simone Gad
Simone Gad
- Johanna Demetrakis
Johanna Demetrakis
- Cathy Freeman
Cathy Freeman
- Hedy Sontag
Hedy Sontag
- Victoria Mudo
Victoria Mudo
- Cynthia Mac Adams
Cynthia Mac Adams
Amy Halpern
Key crew
Directed by Chick Strand.
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Soft Fiction Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Soft Fiction – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soft Fiction online?
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Who stars in Soft Fiction?
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The main cast of Soft Fiction (1979) includes Beverle Houston, Karen Amend, Melissa Lou Beal, Simone Gad and Johanna Demetrakis. The film was directed by Chick Strand. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soft Fiction released?
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Soft Fiction was released on November 16, 1979 and runs for 55m.
Is Soft Fiction worth watching?
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Soft Fiction (1979) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.