An Australian mockumentary that exposes and lampoons the spread of venereal disease in the 1970s.
THE LOVE EPIDEMIC
Nobody is immune!!
A series of risque sketches highlighting the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases.
Proof that Australians could make even a medical PSA into an offbeat, envelope-pushing spectacle.
Only Australia could turn public health messaging about syphilis and gonorrhea into a risqué, deadpan mockumentary. Brian Trenchard-Smith’s mix of clinical facts, cheeky sketches, and 1970s Ozploitation attitude ensures you’ll never look at a clinic waiting room the same way again.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Love Epidemic is a 1975 Australian comedy documentary directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith about the spread of venereal diseases, blending educational segments with humorous skits.
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Writers
- Brian Trenchard-Smith, Michael Laurence
- Release
- 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Country
- Australia
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy, Documentary
- Also Known As
- The Epidemic, Original title: The Love Epidemic
Synopsis
Why Cult
A prime slice of Australian sex comedy-meets-educational film, reflecting the country's irreverent 1970s cinema.
Humorous sketches reenact the many ways sexually transmitted diseases can sneak into everyday life.
A rare, unvarnished look at sexual health before the AIDS crisis, tackling taboo topics with blunt Australian candor.
Helmed by cult director Brian Trenchard-Smith, whose flair for genre-bending is on full display.
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What is The Love Epidemic about? +
The Love Epidemic is a 1975 Australian comedy documentary directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith about venereal diseases, mixing factual information with comedic sketches.
When was The Love Epidemic released? +
The Love Epidemic was released in 1975.
Who directed The Love Epidemic? +
The Love Epidemic was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
How long is The Love Epidemic? +
The Love Epidemic has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is The Love Epidemic? +
The Love Epidemic is a comedy and documentary.
Where can I watch The Love Epidemic? +
The Love Epidemic is available to stream on SassyFlix.