The World of Miss World (1974)

Director Tony Palmer exposes the harsh underbelly of the famed Miss World beauty contest, going beneath the glamour to reveal a hotbed of bullying, and sexism. At once tragic, funny, and deeply moving, this document of gender power dynamics remains as relevant today as it was upon its release in 1974.

Released

1974-01-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

60 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Tony Palmer