3 Women

In a surreal and dreamlike Southern California, Pinky, a naive and insecure young woman, seeks to emulate the seemingly perfect life of her new co-worker, Millie. As Pinky becomes increasingly obsessed with Millie, their relationship blurs the lines between admiration and a disturbing psychological entanglement. A third woman, the enigmatic and artistic Willie, becomes drawn into their spiraling dynamic, further complicating the already tense and bizarre atmosphere.

Robert Altman's '3 Women' is a bizarre and unsettling exploration of identity and transference, often interpreted as a surreal, Freudian nightmare. While its enigmatic nature and unconventional narrative left some audiences and critics bewildered upon its initial release, it has since gained a cult following and recognition for its daring psychological depth and haunting atmosphere. The film is lauded for its distinctive visual style and the intense, layered performances of its lead actresses.

• Praised for its unique and unsettling psychological drama.

• Lauded for its surreal atmosphere and dreamlike qualities.

• Sallied for its ambiguous narrative, which can be both intriguing and frustrating.

Google audience: Audiences generally found '3 Women' to be a disturbing yet compelling film, appreciating its artistic ambition and the strong performances, though some found its surrealism and ambiguous plot difficult to fully grasp.

Selected for the Cannes Film Festival in 1977.

Robert Altman claimed the inspiration for '3 Women' came to him in a dream, which he then transcribed and developed into the screenplay.