Please, kill me
The events of the film take place in a comedic sarcastic framework when a young man thinks that he will die within a few weeks, and decides to get rid of his life quickly, and agrees with a thief who came to steal his house to kill him inattention in exchange for an amount of money, then the doctor assures him of his safety, so he tries to escape From the thief who chases him everywhere to implement the agreement, and at the same time he falls in love with a beautiful girl and decides to join her, and the events and paradoxes follow
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Plot Summary
A short documentary exploring the burgeoning youth culture of 1960s London. The film captures candid moments of young people discussing their lives, fashion, and aspirations, offering a raw glimpse into the era's counterculture.
Critical Reception
As a short, experimental documentary from 1965, 'Please, Kill Me' was not widely reviewed by mainstream critics upon its release. Its significance is recognized more within circles interested in early British counterculture cinema and documentary filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
- Provides an authentic snapshot of youth culture in the mid-1960s.
- Notable for its direct address and unvarnished portrayal of young people.
- An early example of observational documentary filmmaking capturing a specific social moment.
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Fun Fact
The film's title is inspired by the poem 'Please Kill Me' by French poet Arthur Rimbaud.
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