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Wanda

1970103 minutesDrama and CrimeDirected by Barbara Loden
About the film

Wanda at a glance.

Screen Path places this 1970 film at stop 132 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.

After a string of abusive relationships, Wanda abandons her family and seeks solace in the company of a petty criminal.

Principal cast

Barbara Loden as Wanda Goronski, Michael Higgins as Mr. Dennis, Dorothy Shupenes as Wanda's Sister, Peter Shupenes as Brother In Law, and Jerome Thier as Husband

Key craft credits

Nicholas T. Proferes (director of photography)

Director
Barbara Loden
Release
1970-09-01
Runtime
103 minutes
Genres
Drama and Crime
Country
United States
Quiz
50 questions
The Screen Path journey

Before. After. Remember.

The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.

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Before you watch

Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.

Spoiler-free
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After the film

Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.

Contains spoilers
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Quiz yourself

Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.

50 questions in this journey

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