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The Story Of O - Untold Pleasures [2002]
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a poor comparison...
Review date: 2006-04-18 Rating: 6 out of 10
O is a young photographer struggling to produce a book that captures the essence of female sexuality. Her lover (not her husband), Renee, introduces O to a potential benefactor who could help fund her work... on one condition... that O attend his chateau for 7 visits. These visits take O on a journey of self discovery that unlocks her hidden desires and influences her life and her photography.
I watched this film before watching the original 1975 version. I enjoyed it. It isn't a bad film in itself... for anyone interested in BDSM lifestyles it offers an interesting glimpse into a lush world of unhindered sexuality. However... for anyone who is a fan of the book or the original film... this one is certainly lacking. Having watched the original, I found this version disappointing. Though it does hold it's own charm, this film feels much more like a soft-core porn film.
Unfortunately, this film completely misses the "human" aspect of the original. The relationships between O and her Masters and the other girls that share in her plight is ignored here. Where the original delves into the psychology of it's characters and offers an informed and in depth description of a particular lifestyle or world, this film focusses much more on the sex with little explanation as to the motivations or even after effects. Also, the story is adapted from the book, so don't expect to see all those things you may have loved from the book.
The Story Of O is a wonderful introduction to the world of BDSM that is told in a truthful, unpretentious and touching light. The Story of O: Untold Pleasures... is not. It is, quite frankly, a poor immitation of a wonderful story....
But if you are looking for an erotic film that hints at darker aspects of sexuality, this is worth a watch.
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Actor(s):
Max Parrish
Neil Dickson
Michelle Ruben
Katherine Randolph
Danielle Ciardi
Creators:
Danielle Ciardi (Primary Contributor)
Neil Dickson (Primary Contributor)
Nadejda Klein (Writer)
Phil Leirness (Writer)
Christopher Clark (Producer)
Pierre-Richard Muller (Producer)
Dominique Aury (Writer)
Marc Cushman (Writer)
Ron Norman (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Arrow Films
Manufacturer: Arrow Films
EAN: 5027035003993
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2005-07-25
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Running time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2002
Language: English (Original Language)