"Swept Away--an absorbing movie--a pleasure" Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean, Swept Away is Lina Wertmüller’s most famous and controversial film about sex love and politics. On an elegant yacht cruising off the coast of Sardinia Raffaella, a rich and stunning capitalist, enjoys tormenting Gennarino, a Communist sailor. Fate weaves a different scenario and roles become reversed when the two find themselves stranded together on a deserted island. Raffaella must submit to Gennarino in order to survive which culminates in a dramatic climax when they are rescued. They must determine if their love can survive the harsh realities of civilization. Starring Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Riccardo Salvino, Isa Danieli, Aldo Puglisi. Written and Directed by Lina Wertmüller. KOCH Lorber Films LLC.