In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cecile, a character who symbolizes desire.In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cecile, a character who symbolizes desire.In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cecile, a character who symbolizes desire.
Johan Libéreau
- Manu
- (as Johan Libereau)
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I really liked this film. It was shot in lovely locations in the French countryside, on the beach-front and in little town cafés, and it featured a host of beautiful actors and actresses (many of them non-professional). Yes there is a lot of explicit (non-simulated) sex and nudity throughout but for a film which is about exploring the central role of sexuality in our modern lives it makes sense and I didn't find it either offensive or pornographic. Though very sexually explicit the scenes were tasteful and beautifully shot. It was also quite a funny film. You could definitely watch this with your girlfriend or boyfriend.
I wish all countries could treat sexuality in a matter-of-fact way like this as the French do.
I wish all countries could treat sexuality in a matter-of-fact way like this as the French do.
- sybarite_2003
- Feb 22, 2012
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- TriviaFor the film, director Laurent Bouhnik did not favor professional actors but instead posted a small ad open to anyone on the internet. In his ad he stated what he was looking for: "For this film on pleasure and desire, we are looking for actors/actresses aged 20 to 40, professionals or amateurs. who agree to shoot scenes with non-simulated sexual acts. We want to offer everyone the opportunity to apply for the main roles. Amateurs, professionals from theater, cinema, fashion, of any genre or illustrious strangers who believe in their talent. But we are not looking for gymnasts or sex addicts, and this is not a porn star academy. This project is a real cinema film and the strength of cinema comes through interpretation. In order to interpret the characters of our story, we are therefore looking for real actors capable of playing on feelings, of making people laugh, crying, of excitement, capable of conveying emotions to spectators."
- GoofsWhen Matt is about to be hit by the car, you can see that car stop. Then a rough cut is made to the car moving with Matt already on the hood.
- Alternate versionsThe 2012 North America DVD release called "Desire" and is released by Strand Releasing, although is not rated, is a censored version replacing most "hardcore" footage with alternate scenes.
- ConnectionsReferences Alice au pays des merveilles (1951)
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- Budget
- €1,500,000 (estimated)
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