Twenty years before the rise of 1970s hardcore films in the U.S., the commercial pornography produced by the French unleashed a new era of erotic cinema. Unlike the common stag films of the time, scripts, multiple camera angles, and title credits were introduced into erotic productions. These 15 minute films were intended for private viewing in the back rooms of stores, in homes and at local brothels. The themes of many of these films were bondage and burlesque, images similar to those produced by Irving Klaw in the U. S.--the main difference being that the French filmmakers would show on-camera sex and nudity. These films stand out not only for being ahead of their time, but because they transcend the standards of much of what is being produced today. And of course, there's an attractive European appeal here. Includes a total of 15 short films remastered from 8mm and other formats. Region 0, NTSC.
Mature Viewers
Publisher: Cult Epics, 2004 Binding: Dimensions: 110 min Color:
black and white
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