Zimmermädchen machen es gern

In the annals of adult cinema, few films have managed to capture the raw essence of human desire quite like Hans Billian and Alois Brummer's 1975 offering, "Zimmermädchen machen es gern". With a title that translates to "Chambermaids Do It Gladly", the film promises a titillating exploration of the secret lives of hotel staff, and it delivers, albeit with a certain degree of unevenness that prevents it from achieving true greatness.

Set against the backdrop of a grand hotel, the film weaves a tapestry of sexual encounters, each more daring than the last. The narrative, while thin, serves its purpose, providing a framework for the film's more explicit content. The directors have managed to infuse the film with a sense of playful eroticism, creating an atmosphere that is both inviting and provocative.

The performances are, for the most part, commendable. The actresses, in particular, bring a level of enthusiasm and commitment to their roles that is both impressive and arousing. One standout scene involves the captivating Ingrid Steeger, who plays a chambermaid with a penchant for pleasure. In a moment of unbridled passion, she engages in a tryst with a hotel guest, their bodies intertwined in a dance of desire that is as explicit as it is gratuitous.

However, the film is not without its flaws. The pacing is uneven, with some scenes dragging on for too long, while others feel rushed. The cinematography, while competent, lacks the artistry found in some of the genre's more acclaimed offerings. Additionally, the film's score, while catchy, can at times feel incongruous with the on-screen action.

Despite these shortcomings, "Zimmermädchen machen es gern" remains a compelling watch. It is a film that is unapologetic in its exploration of sexuality, offering viewers a glimpse into a world where desire is paramount. While it may not reach the heights of adult cinema's finest, it is a solid entry in the genre.

In conclusion, "Zimmermädchen machen es gern" is a film that will appeal to those seeking a blend of eroticism and narrative. It is a film that, while flawed, offers a tantalizing exploration of human desire, making it a worthy addition to any adult film connoisseur's collection.

nice old xxx-flick with seventies look, "natural" actors and short raunchy sex scenes. has some very goodlooking girls which are not embarassing actors. the male staff is not as impressive. plot is about a hotel with a special kind of service to please their customers. this doesn´t exclude ohter activities like handling a female thief, a jealous wife or the horny father who worries about his little girl starting to work as a zimmermädchen.

This one may not have much of a plot, but, characteristically for director Hans Billian, it sure has a lot of action, with one very softcore scene chasing the other. After a minimal setup ("Cat Burglar!" -- "Don't hand me over to the police, let's get it on!" -- "Owright!"), the actors get out of their kit faster than Superman when he gets his signal, followed by an explicit but hectic and rather mechanic sex scene. The girls are pretty and willing, the men generally revolting, the dialogue is inane, and everyone is so hyperactive and super-jolly as if they were tripping on amphetamines -- it's typical for a German porn movie of that era that the atmosphere is agitated and forcedly silly, rather than sultry or seedy.

The plot goes like this: a schoolgirl has eloped from her parents and checks in at the hotel "Liebesnest" ("Love-Nest") with her boyfriend to do the dirty. When the inept Lothario dumps her without paying the bill, she signs on as a chambermaid to get paid and laid through the hotel's special roomservice. When her dad finds out about her job description, the hotel staff set him up with another chambermaid and blackmail him to allow his daughter to pursue her professional aspirations. Eventually she finds a beau and resigns her position, but not before having come up with a suitable replacement to fill her vacancy. In between there are plenty of subplots, such as an female cat burglar (who contents herself with small change, apparently) and a surreal masturbation scene with two taxi drivers, who are surprisingly comfortable around each other.

I kind of liked the trashy visual style of the movie, the dowdy interiors, the garish colours, the single-floodlight-lighting, the silly mail-order-catalogue costumes. The entire movie takes place in the same run-down building and over approximately 24 hours, which will please the adherents of the Aristotelian unities of space, time and action.

Hans Billian may not have been an artiste, but he sure was an artisan who could get the most out of a thin budget. He always saw to it that that the punters got their ticket money's worth.