Beware of a Holy Whore is a 1971 film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The movie was inspired by Fassbinder's own experiences as a young filmmaker on low-budget productions and explores the tensions and power struggles that can arise between members of a film crew.
The film follows the crew of a production as they wait for the arrival of the director and star, played by Lou Castel. As they wait for him to arrive and shooting to begin, tensions between the crew members start to boil over.
The cinematographer and electrician are constantly bickering, and the assistant director is struggling to keep everyone focused. The actress playing the lead role is also having trouble with her lines, causing frustration among the crew.
As the wait for the director and star stretches on, the tensions among the crew members continue to escalate. Discussions about the film's content, the budget, and the logistics of shooting on location all contribute to the mounting conflict.
Ultimately, Beware of a Holy Whore is a darkly comic portrayal of the chaos and ego clashes that can occur on a film set, highlighting the challenges of bringing a creative vision to life.