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Turkish Delight [1973]
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Somewhat dated now, and made long before his move to Hollywood, Turkish Delight is nonetheless unmistakably a product of the now-familiar Verhoeven style. The film's language and images still have the power to shock or offend, and we certainly get to see far too much of Hauer's private parts, even though some amazing visuals (mirrored candles, inspired beach art and a nightmarish red Chinese restaurant) are some compensation. --Paul Tonks
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Although the confectionary does make an appearance at the end of the film, Turkish Delight, as a title, may be interpreted in a number of ways. This violent tale of love is told in flashback from the perspective of bohemian artist Eric Vonk (Rutger Hauer, collaborating for the first time with director Paul Verhoeven). Opening on a brutal attack and then a succession of one-night stands, it seems at first that the guy's a complete jerk. Then a sudden lurch backwards two years reveals the motivations for both his dreams and behaviour, as well as the subject of the photos he spends his time pining for. He meets Olga (a fantastic Monique Van De Ven) as the result of a car accident. But their tempestuous relationship is shaken by many peculiar events: a surreal wedding ceremony, unveiling a statue to the Queen and the death of Olga's father. The real problem is Olga herself, however, which leads to a shock ending many have compared to Love Story.
shocking and tender
Review date: 2006-03-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
I saw this film for the first time when it came out in 1973 in Amsterdam. Seeing it again after 30 odd years: I was a bit shocked by the sexual roughness and explicity and moved at the same time by the physical and emotional tenderness. Rutger Hauer en Monique van de Ven are so beautiful together, I was very moved by their acting. The music by Rogier van Otterloo, with Toots Thielemans playing mouthorgan is breathtakingly beautiful. This film is a timepiece not to be missed.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Piet Roemer
Dolf De Vries
Monique Van De Ven
Rutger Hauer
Wim Van Den Brink
Creators:
Rutger Hauer (Primary Contributor)
Monique Van De Ven (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Tartan Video
Manufacturer: Tartan Video
EAN: 5023965335623
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2002-05-27
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Running time: 101 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1973
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Dutch (Original Language)