Review of In the Realm of the Senses (1976) by Michael D — 22 Feb 2007
Intense, disturbing and forthright about sex in a way that few other films dare to be, this film caused quite a scandal when first released in the mid 70's. However this ain't no 'Deep Throat' (although there is a bit of that too).
Main actors Tatsuya Fuji and Eiko Matsuda deliver 2 absolutely believable depictions of a couple literally driven mad by sex. Be warned, there's no soft-focus, sentimentality here and very little effort made to tittilate or amuse the viewer. i've no doubt this film isn't for everybody but then again, great art rarely is.
A bona-fide masterpiece of modern Japanese cinema.
(is mid 70's still modern?).
This review of In the Realm of the Senses (1976) was written by Michael D on 22 Feb 2007.
In the Realm of the Senses has generally received positive reviews.
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