Kustom Kar Kommandos
Kustom Kar Kommandos

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Kustom Kar Kommandos

1965
Movie
3 min
English

A man in tight jeans buffs his car to the strains of The Paris Sisters' "Dream Lover".

Insights

Director: Andy WarholGenres: Documentary, Short Film

Plot Summary

A short, experimental film by Andy Warhol, Kustom Kar Kommandos offers a glimpse into the subculture of custom car enthusiasts in the mid-1960s. The film features a cast of characters, including actors from Warhol's Factory, interacting with and around souped-up automobiles. It captures a specific moment in American car culture with Warhol's signature avant-garde style.

Critical Reception

As an experimental film from Andy Warhol's prolific period, Kustom Kar Kommandos is primarily of interest to scholars and fans of avant-garde cinema and Warhol's work. Its reception is often discussed within the context of his broader filmography and the underground film scene of the era, rather than mainstream critical reviews.

What Reviewers Say

  • A raw, unpolished look at a specific American subculture.

  • Exhibits Warhol's characteristic observational and experimental filmmaking style.

  • More of an art piece than a conventional narrative film.

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Fun Fact

The film features actors from Andy Warhol's famed 'The Factory' and was shot entirely in a single day.

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