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Le portrait de Doriana Gray

Original title: Die Marquise von Sade
  • 1976
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
753
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Lady Doriana Grey, who haunts her isolated castle, and her twin sister who has been driven insane after being institutionalised at a young age. In the mental facility, the sister is under th... Read allLady Doriana Grey, who haunts her isolated castle, and her twin sister who has been driven insane after being institutionalised at a young age. In the mental facility, the sister is under the care of Dr. Orloff. The two share a psychic connection, and along with their similar loo... Read allLady Doriana Grey, who haunts her isolated castle, and her twin sister who has been driven insane after being institutionalised at a young age. In the mental facility, the sister is under the care of Dr. Orloff. The two share a psychic connection, and along with their similar looks, they apparently have another common bond. It would seem that Doriana is unable to expe... Read all

  • Director
    • Jesús Franco
  • Writer
    • Jesús Franco
  • Stars
    • Lina Romay
    • Monica Swinn
    • Raymond Hardy
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    753
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jesús Franco
    • Writer
      • Jesús Franco
    • Stars
      • Lina Romay
      • Monica Swinn
      • Raymond Hardy
    • 14User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Lina Romay
    Lina Romay
    • Doriana Gray…
    Monica Swinn
    Monica Swinn
    • The Journalist
    Raymond Hardy
    • Ziros
    Peggy Markoff
    • Blonde Victim
    Martine Stedil
    Martine Stedil
    • Ziros' Girlfriend
    Andrea Rigano
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Jesús Franco
    • Writer
      • Jesús Franco
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    10mr.slut

    like porn in slow motion on dope

    In my humble opinion this is one of the best Jess Franco films ever. Lina Romay is hot as hell, mostly spending her time masturbating away. The film has an eerie hallucinatory feeling to it, like watching porn in slow motion while on dope. Beware: There are two versions on the market, one is softcore and not that good, one is full hardcore and that's the one I'm refering to. Erwin C.Dietrich told me he was given this film as a gift from Jess Franco in gratitude but never really done anything with it. Finally, due to the DVD revolution it's finally out on silver disc, And it's looking absolutely stunning! Check it out!
    5MajesticMane

    🔞 Depraved Delights and Disturbing Desires

    Directed by the prolific Jesús Franco, "Die Marquise von Sade" is a 1976 erotic thriller that delves into the twisted psyche of its titular character, the Marquise. Lina Romay's captivating performance as the Marquise is undoubtedly the film's strongest asset, as she navigates the character's descent into increasingly depraved and sadistic behavior with a magnetic intensity.

    However, the movie's narrative struggles to fully coalesce its thematic ambitions, resulting in an uneven viewing experience. While the lush, Gothic-infused visuals and Franco's distinctive directorial style enhance the film's unsettling and erotically-charged atmosphere, the pacing and structure often feel disjointed, with moments of gripping tension intermingled with more languid, dialogue-heavy sequences.

    One aspect that is sure to polarize audiences is the inclusion of unsimulated sexual content, including a graphic blow job scene and masturbation sequences featuring Romay. These explicit moments, while undoubtedly pushing the boundaries of erotic cinema, do not always feel seamlessly integrated into the narrative, at times threatening to overshadow the film's thematic depth.

    The Marquise's motivations and the societal/historical context that shaped her disturbing worldview are intriguing, but the film never quite reaches the level of psychological insight one might hope for. Ultimately, "Die Marquise von Sade" is a film that will likely appeal most to ardent fans of Jesús Franco's oeuvre and those seeking a provocative, visually striking exploration of the darker aspects of human sexuality. For others, the uneven execution and explicit content may prove to be a barrier to a fully satisfying cinematic experience.
    7christopher-underwood

    possibly one of Romay's best

    Not much of young Oscar left in this but I guess that once Jess caught sight of that Ms Romay's swinging bottom and breasts, he was soon too mesmerised to worry overly about plot details. And one can sympathise, Lina Romay is naked throughout the film and seemingly perfectly happy to not only reveal all but to get down and very dirty in a surprisingly explicit Franco outing. Nudity is hardly unknown in the 'dirty old man's' films but were this not so different in feel to accepted hardcore, that is the label one might find appropriate. Elegantly shot in widescreen this is a colourful, erotic tale with surprising moments hinting at vampirism and despite the appalling dubbed dialogue very watch able and amazingly possibly one of Romay's best.
    7rcoates-661-22249

    Eerie Transcendental Porn

    Doriana Grey should please Franco's admirers, leaving others alternately bored, confused, and aroused in spite of themselves. As with others of the director's films, there's a dreamlike quality to the proceedings, with wealthy and ennui-afflicted recluse Doriana strolling leisurely through her home or staring at the sky between sexual encounters played out to tranquil sitar music.

    Some of the actors seem to be playing their parts in a trance, as if hypnotized before shooting, like the cast of Herzog's Heart of Glass. The English dubbing, too, is mostly monotone, which only enhances, rather than hurts, the timeless, otherworldly atmosphere, with dialogue ranging from the seemingly lofty ("It is the destiny of all beauty to be destroyed") to the simply lewd ("Go down on me").

    The DVD, as of writing, has long gone out of print, but Franco enthusiasts are encouraged to look for this one. The staring, frightening lust expressed in Lina Romay's eyes alone is worth at least one visit to her château.
    7Hey_Sweden

    ...And breasts you can fry an egg on.

    Lina Romay is stunning in a dual role here, in an atmospheric hardcore feature loosely inspired by "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Her principal role is that of "Doriana" Gray, a mysterious young lesbian living in a secluded castle. The kicker is that Doriana has a twin sister who's been institutionalized practically from birth. Despite her many sexual encounters, Doriana isn't able to derive any real satisfaction from them, while the twin sister simultaneously experiences enough sexual ecstasy for the both of them.

    Directed by Romay's extremely prolific filmmaker husband, Jess Franco, this is interesting as far as adult films go. It foregoes such things as story in favour of multiple sex scenes, both lesbian and heterosexual. (Doriana has a male servant named Ziros (Raymond Hardy) who gets his fair share of action.) The abundant female and male nudity will definitely keep viewers happy. There's even a hint of something like vampirism due to the fact that people don't always survive these sexual unions. Franco's film does seem to have *some* intellectual aspirations, given that Doriana is interviewed by a journalist (Monica Swinn) who is intrigued by her personality and lifestyle. And "Die Marquise von Sade" is attractively photographed (by Peter Baumgartner and Franco himself) and designed, with an amusing sitar-based music score composed by Walter Baumgartner.

    Of course, the main reason to watch is to see Romay, Franco's longtime muse, in a thoroughly uninhibited performance. She's quite enticing.

    Seven out of 10.

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    • Alternate versions
      Exist in 2 main versions. The full version with hardcore footage runs around 72 minutes (PAL) whereas the cut down softcore version runs around 72 minutes (PAL).
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      Referenced in Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore (2010)

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    • Release date
      • 1976 (Switzerland)
    • Country of origin
      • Switzerland
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Das Bildnis der Doriana Gray
    • Production company
      • Elite Film
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 19m(79 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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