Genre erotic film defies succinct definition. If the movie has a lot of naked bodies – does that make the film erotic? And how “much” they should be, to recognize it as such? More precisely to say that erotic cinema – those films where the eroticism forms the style and the material.
The best erotic movies
“SHAME” (DIR. STEVE MCQUEEN), 2011
The main character played by Michael Fassbender is obsessed with his sex life. He tries not to stand out from the crowd, to be sociable and to concentrate on work – but the inside does not let herself be fooled. Only the arrival of a younger sister who violated his life, can somehow help the character. No steamy in “Shame” not – McQueen stylize the image so that vulgarity does not have enough space.
The trailer of the film “Shame”
“NYMPHOMANIAC” (DIR. LARS VON TRIER), 2013
The last film by Lars von Trier – confessions of a nymphomaniac Joe, who tells her the man picked up the story of his love Affairs that started in the school. Joe for four hours of screen time explains what started her obsession, how to change personal attitude to it and why society was not able to accept it. In Russia the film was released in two parts.
Trailer For “Nymphomaniac”
“SHOWGIRLS” (DIR. PAUL VERHOEVEN), 1995
“Showgirls” was the original way to glory. The popularity of the film helped the irreconcilable antagonism of the audience: while most consider it an absolute failure, some see it as one of the most outstanding achievements of Verhoeven. The main heroine of the film – Nomi Blown – aspires to fame in Las Vegas, but meets resistance star crystal Connors, who realizes she has some serious competition.
Trailer of movie “Showgirls”
“INTIMATE PLACES” (DIR. NATALIA MERKULOVA, ALEXEY CHUPOV), 2013
Russian movie genre erotic drama actually has not mastered – the surprising look of “Intimate places”, which is the title I declare that the Directors do not feel any hesitation. “Intimate places” is a collection of concise stories that are linked by a figure of a psychoanalyst (go to him characters). The film is called melodramatic Comedy, and courage Directors in itself can be considered as its advantage.
Trailer of the movie “private parts”
“CHLOE” (DIR. ATOM EGOYAN), 2009
“Chloe” – an example of an erotic film in which virtually nothing is forbidden. Softcore this is the background: a mysterious girl Chloe played by Amanda Seyfred intrudes in the measured life of a prosperous family – and blows it inside. However, paradoxically, it leads not to its disintegration, and Vice versa – to strengthen. After all, Chloe is one appearance showed the characters, no emotional disturbances, their relationship is just gonna fade away.
Trailer of the movie “Chloe”
“THE LIFE OF ADELE” (DIR. ABDELLATIF KESHISH), 2013
One of the main erotic films of the decade actually “erotic painting” to name incorrectly: it simplifies its meaning. Of course, the audience was shocked by the number and length of the love scenes in “Life Adele”, but for a movie it’s just a way to reveal the sensual history of relations. Gay or not, is secondary. Adele exarchopoulos wears, Lea seydoux and Director of the film has received for his work “the Golden palm”.
The trailer of the film “Life Adele”
“EYES WIDE SHUT” (DIR. STANLEY KUBRICK), (1999)
Stanley Kubrick always shot so many different films to choose his main masterpiece is not possible. However, the erotic drama starring Nicole Kidman and Tom cruise, which was his last work, treat with caution: even bobrikovskiy standards it is contradictory. In the story, Dr. bill Harford (cruise) is a happy and self-sufficient, at first glance, people. But the outward propriety hides a deep inner dissatisfaction, which is also fueled by discord with his wife. In the end, Harford, forgetting all restrictions, sent to wander new York and falls for an aristocratic masquerade, where an atmosphere of debauchery.
Trailer of the movie “eyes wide shut”
“SEX, LIE AND VIDEO” (DIR. STEVEN SODERBERGH), 1989
In 1989, 26-year-old debutant Steven Soderbergh made a revolution, comparable with the effect of the first films of Tarantino. “Sex, lies and video” brought the Director the Golden palm – and Soderbergh became the youngest winner. In many respects, this painting became the catalyst for the development of American independent cinema of the 90s, when aspiring Directors understand that you can achieve incredible success without the help of studios, big money, and even decorations. Picture Soderbergh talks about life happy (if you don’t look family the peace which violates the arrival of their former classmate Graham. In the trunk he has a stack of magazines. On tape – erotic confessions of women, which was organized by Graham himself.
Movie trailer “Sex, lies and video”
Basic instinct (dir. Paul Verhoeven), 1992
“Basic instinct”
Erotic Thriller, which is known primarily thanks to the lead actors – Michael Douglas and Sharon stone. In the story, is the murder of a nightclub owner. The main suspect is his friend, Catherine Trammel (stone). In the case appointed detective nick like to thank len Curran (Douglas), who until recently was suffering from alcohol and drug dependency. Katherine is a freelance writer and the murder of a club owner happened exactly as described in one of her books. The woman quickly comes to the credibility of the detective and seduces him. Nick can’t resist, though, and realizes that he was wrong.
“9 1/2 weeks” (dir. Adrian Lyne), 1985
“9 1/2 weeks”
The main characters of the film – John gray and Elizabeth McGraw – ‘ve been together for 9.5 weeks. John investor on wall street, and Elizabeth works in an art gallery. They are not only attracted to each other, but they are now also independent from each other. Grey likes to get in bed exactly what has conceived, and Elizabeth loves sensual sex, soft and warm. He manipulated her, and she, without realizing it, more and more attached to him. This tape can recall at least on the stage of the strip that heroine Kim Basinger dancing to the song “You Can Leave Your Hat On” performed by Joe Cocker. The role of John gray played Mickey Rourke.
The video for the song You Can Leave Your Hat On
“Wild Orchid” (dir. Zalman King), 1989
“Wild Orchid”
Another tape, in which the main role was performed by Mickey Rourke. The plot of the film tells about the relationship between a young girl Emily, an employee of the law firm, and a charismatic millionaire James. The pair met with the rhythms of the Brazilian carnival in Rio de Janeiro. James, accustomed to such games, enjoy the moment, playing with Emily, but she in he really falls in love. When such hot fun moving to a new stage, James realizes that the girl he, too, is not indifferent. Partner Rourke picture was made by carré Otis.
“Sliver” (dir. Phillip Noyce), 1993
“Sliver”
In a prestigious residential complex of silver heights, a serial killer – they could be anyone, the police have no suspects. The fact is that there have often killed the women they allegedly thrown out of the Windows and balconies. When silver Heist moved Carly Norris, she doesn’t know about the glory of this place. She informs the elderly man living next door. Carly realizes that the killer could live next to her, but she has no idea who it could be. The girl ties up the novel with a handsome man named Zeke, who also lives in this house. Who is he – friend or foe? The second part in an erotic romance for Sharon stone. The role of a love interest of her character was played by actor William Baldwin.
“Killing me softly” (dir. Chen Kaige), 2001
“Killing me softly”
The main heroine of the film – a girl named Alice lives with her boyfriend in a beautiful London flat. She has a good job, friends, a loved one – all can only dream of. Once at the crosswalk, she meets Adam, a famous mountaineer and charming person. Alice throws in the heat. It is given to passion and new sensations. Only when the couple got married, Alice realized that almost knows nothing about her husband. His unconventional sexual interests initially did not bother her – she even enjoyed it. Only when she began to dig into his past, has revealed the secrets that the husband is carefully protected from prying eyes. The main roles in this erotic Thriller was played by Heather Graham and Joseph Fiennes.
