Multi-narrative adaptation of Richard v. Krafft-Ebing's notorious medico-forensic study of sexual perversity.Multi-narrative adaptation of Richard v. Krafft-Ebing's notorious medico-forensic study of sexual perversity.Multi-narrative adaptation of Richard v. Krafft-Ebing's notorious medico-forensic study of sexual perversity.
Zoe Cooper
- Shepherdess
- (as Zoë Cooper)
Patrick Parker
- Emil Fourquet
- (as Patrick L. Parker)
J. Marcelo Banderas
- Corpse
- (as Marcelo Banderas)
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- TriviaHowever, the scene with male frontal nudity and urination into someone's mouth was not removed in the version located on Netflix. It does, however, retain it's R rating.
- ConnectionsVersion of Sesso perverso, mondo violento (1980)
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A cinematic adaptation of the studies of sexual deviancy by Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Sigmund Freud's mentor and the major precursor to Kinsey's studies. The film is structured after the silent documentary Häxan (aka Witchcraft Through the Ages), and kind of mimics the visual styles of silent horror films and German Expressionist films, albeit in vibrant color cinematography. Most viewers seem to have found the film dull, but I really liked it. It's fascinating to be transported to Victorian times, and the film doesn't do too much winking to demonstrate that it's own mores are modern. It mostly feels worn and dated. The one thing that I think will pull most people out of the film is the acting, but I don't think it ought to. It's mediocre, to be sure, but with cinematic recreations like these, I think the performers' woodenness works in the film's favor. It reminds me a lot of Guy Maddin, and perhaps is influenced by his work. The two elements that should be especially praised are the art direction and the musical score. It looks beautiful, and sounds beautiful. I think director Bret Wood, if he's given more chances after this fascinating experiment, might turn out to be somebody really special.
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- zetes
- Feb 4, 2007
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- Половая психопатия
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- Gross US & Canada
- $4,012
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,612
- Jun 11, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $4,012
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
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By what name was Psychopathia Sexualis (2006) officially released in Canada in English?
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