satire,hidden camera,film in film,underground film,short film

The Secret Cinema (1967)

Poster for The Secret Cinema

Welcome to the Secret Cinema, now featuring a series of films on the real-life misadventures of Jane, a New York City office secretary. See Jane being sexually harassed by her boss, Mr. Troppogrosso. See Jane get dumped by her boyfriend, Dick. See Jane humiliated in lots of ways. And here's the kicker: Jane doesn't know that her life is being filmed, or that she's being set up by some of the people closest to her. But she's starting to have her suspicions.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Bartel
  • Profile picture of Philip Carlson
    Dick Philip Carlson
  • Profile picture of Barry Dennen
    Psychiatrist Barry Dennen

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Keywords

  • satire
  • hidden camera
  • film in film
  • underground film
  • short film