Two Virgins
Two Virgins

Two Virgins

1968Movie20 minEnglish

A video to accompany 19 minutes of music from John and Yoko's Two Virgins album. We see Lennon's and Ono's faces superimposed upon each other's, then John and Yoko touching each other, hugging, and kissing. They are clothed, unlike on the Two Virgins album cover.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: John LennonGenres: Experimental, Comedy

Plot Summary

This experimental film follows John Lennon and Yoko Ono as they travel from their home in Weybridge to London. The narrative is largely non-linear, featuring a series of abstract and surreal sequences. The film captures their journey and interactions, interspersed with symbolic imagery and artistic expressions.

Critical Reception

Critically panned upon release, 'Two Virgins' is widely regarded as an avant-garde art film rather than a conventional movie. Its challenging and unconventional nature led to a polarized reception, with many dismissing it as self-indulgent. However, it holds a certain significance as a collaborative artistic statement between Lennon and Ono during a turbulent period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Highly experimental and often nonsensical.
  • A challenging watch that prioritizes artistic expression over traditional storytelling.
  • Seen as more of a visual album or performance art piece than a film.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to its niche and experimental nature. Those who engage with it often do so out of interest in John Lennon and Yoko Ono's artistic output, with opinions varying widely based on tolerance for avant-garde cinema.

Fun Fact

The album of the same name, featuring music from the film, famously featured John Lennon and Yoko Ono nude on its cover, which was considered highly controversial at the time.

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