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Baba Yaga

  • 19731973
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2K
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Baba Yaga (1973)
The S&M Classic Restored, Re-graded, Re-edited and Re-Imagined

The line between perverted dreams and fevered reality are torn apart as a beautiful witch (Carroll Baker, Baby Doll) gets her sapphic claws into a beautiful young photographer in this rampant adaptation of the classic Guido Crepax comic-book.
Now 35 years after original release director Corrado Farina has re-edited his film exclusively for Shameless, re-inserting footage cut by both the producers and censors, to bring us for the first time his vision as he would really have liked it seen. Restored, Re-graded, re-edited and re-imagined this is Baba Yaga: The Final Cut on a features-packed UK DVD!

When the beautiful Valentina spurns the advances of the enigmatic witch, a curse is put on her camera and all those who pose for her are damned. Pursued by the sensuous seduction of Baba Yaga at every turn, she must either submit to her S&M desires or confront the repressed lesbian feelings buried deep within. Carnal lust explodes as she must choose between external decadence and staid reality, with her very soul at stake as witchcraft casts its spell.

Combining the haunting atmosphere of Polanski with the sexual styling of Argento on Crystal Meth, it's all here: gorgeous lesbians, Nazi fantasies and even sinister sewing machines! Baba Yaga is 70's Euro-sleaze at its very best, showcasing stunning cinematography and is a must for everyone let down by the distinctly prudish Barbarella when it comes to erotic Euro-comics.

Baba Yaga: The Final Cut (cert. 18) is released uncut on DVD by Shameless Screen Entertainment. The new edit of the film will be presented remastered in 1.85:1 with choices of either English or Italian 2.0 sound with optional English subtitles.
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IMDb RATING
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    • Corrado Farina
  • Writers
    • Corrado Farina(adapted for the screen by)
    • Guido Crepax(cartoon)
    • Giulio Berruti(additional scenes)
  • Stars
    • Carroll Baker
    • George Eastman
    • Isabelle De Funès
    • Corrado Farina
  • Writers
    • Corrado Farina(adapted for the screen by)
    • Guido Crepax(cartoon)
    • Giulio Berruti(additional scenes)
  • Stars
    • Carroll Baker
    • George Eastman
    • Isabelle De Funès
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 58User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
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    Carroll Baker and Isabelle De Funès in Baba Yaga (1973)
    Carroll Baker and Isabelle De Funès in Baba Yaga (1973)
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    Ely Galleani in Baba Yaga (1973)
    Daniela Balzaretti in Baba Yaga (1973)
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    Angela Covello in Baba Yaga (1973)
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    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Baba Yaga
    George Eastman
    George Eastman
    • Arno Treves
    Isabelle De Funès
    Isabelle De Funès
    • Valentina Rosselli
    Ely Galleani
    Ely Galleani
    • Annette
    Daniela Balzaretti
    • Romina
    Mario Mattia Giorgetti
    • Carlo, Hippie in the Demonstration
    • (as Mario M. Giorgetti)
    Sergio Masieri
    • Sandro
    Angela Covello
    Angela Covello
    • Toni
    Cesarina Amendola
    • Baba Yaga's Neighbour
    Mario Paolo Giordani
    Carla Mancini
    Carla Mancini
    Giorgio Pellizzone
    Lorenzo Piani
    Natalie E. Spleptzow
    Rodolfo Zola
    Franco Battiato
    Franco Battiato
    • The Man in white in the cemetery
    • (uncredited)
    Guido Crepax
    • White Car Driver with Arno and Valentina
    • (uncredited)
    Ian Danby
    • Arno
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
      • Corrado Farina
    • Writers
      • Corrado Farina(adapted for the screen by)
      • Guido Crepax(cartoon)
      • Giulio Berruti(additional scenes)
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    • Trivia
      Corrado Farina: The director actually takes three uncredited bit parts: as the policeman who arrives by car at the demonstration in the graveyard, as the Nazi officer with the white cat and as the WWI Prussian officer in charge of the firing squad.
    • Alternate versions
      The film was cut for its UK cinema release to heavily edit two scenes of full frontal nudity. The 2009 Shameless DVD is fully uncut and features a print re-edited by the director which also previously deleted footage including a pre-credits graveyard scene.
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    User reviews58

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    Very interesting Euro horror
    I saw it last night for the first time and thought it was spectacular! Filled with style and inventive camera work that could leave Argento in shame, the movie had a bizarre, interesting story. The pace was slow and lethargic (similar to Franco's Succubus and Vampyros Lesbos); the music was excellent, including a melancholic jazz tune and a stylish rock score; and the acting was above average: Carroll Baker, as opposite of what many reviewers said, shines in the role of the evil witch (and looks very attractive also), and Isabelle de Funes was a nice revelation. Cult favorite George Eastman is also good in is supporting role. For the sleazy guys, there was also some mild S&M and some T&A, but nothing worth mention . Too bad the director only made this film, as he looked very talented. A 8/10 from me.
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    • Release date
      • September 20, 1973 (Italy)
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      • France
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    • Filming locations
      • De Paolis Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • 14 Luglio Cinematografica
      • Productions Simone Allouche
      • Rewind Film
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    • 1 hour 29 minutes
      • Mono

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