Why him? Well, as I was watching that opus, The Dreamers kept popping up in my mind - the parallels are inescapable, except instead of an impotent old fart we now have an unattractive French woman... but apparently Hell knows no boundaries!As far as the film itself - I think that is the first one where the genitals are given more screen time than actors' faces... this probably beats the Vagina Monologue for the simple reason here it is all real - living and breathing... and VERY close up.
Would I call it porn? I suspect about 80% of viewers would, but be it as it may, it far outreaches the former "Best Film to Show Your Visiting Mother in Law" - the infamous In the Realm of Senses. So if your MIF is still sticking around after the ITRoS, pull this one, and I can guarantee you the room will be vacant in no time at all.
In fact I can't imagine ANY woman sit through this abomination.
I will spare you the details, just take my word for it - they do represent the New Frontier... :)
Fortunately, the film is short at one hour and ten minutes... in reality it feels much longer, as you keep wishing for the end long before the best part hits you on your head.
And believe me - it WILL!
Ah... yes... the director... it is Catherine Breillat - you might remember her Fat Girl.
Edits: 02/22/11
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Topic - Anatomy of Hell... the film so stupid Bertocucci would be proud of it - Victor Khomenko 06:23:45 02/22/11 (15)
- I was bored shiteless. Had raised eyebrow since Rocco is a . . . - mr grits 17:06:26 02/22/11 (1)
- Bored is right, I could not wait till the end, curiosity led me astray... - Victor Khomenko 17:34:18 02/22/11 (0)
- RE: Anatomy of Hell... the film so stupid Bertocucci would be proud of it - AnalogJ 14:19:39 02/22/11 (12)
- RE: Anatomy of Hell... the film so stupid Bertocucci would be proud of it - Victor Khomenko 14:36:49 02/22/11 (11)
- RE: Anatomy of Hell... the film so stupid Bertocucci would be proud of it - AnalogJ 18:57:36 02/22/11 (5)
- "but she has a very strong point of view"... that describes just about everyone - Victor Khomenko 19:15:45 02/22/11 (4)
- RE: "but she has a very strong point of view"... that describes just about everyone - AnalogJ 19:36:13 02/22/11 (3)
- Take a look at the film, we can discuss it then. - Victor Khomenko 05:45:26 02/23/11 (2)
- RE: Take a look at the film, we can discuss it then. - AnalogJ 06:02:43 02/23/11 (1)
- Some personal things interest only their carrier - Victor Khomenko 06:33:26 02/23/11 (0)
- "Fat Girl" is a classic. Just sheer brilliance. I've seen a few of her other films, but - tinear 15:08:36 02/22/11 (4)
- 'Fat Girl' is a excellent film and is a window into a world most of us never get to see. - Tony D. 17:36:17 02/22/11 (0)
- Take a look at AoH... Impression guaranteed! :) - Victor Khomenko 15:59:44 02/22/11 (2)
- We just disagree. I've seen it twice, found it even better second time around. Not easy to watch, but a - tinear 16:24:20 02/22/11 (1)
- The actress less than attractive? - Victor Khomenko 17:32:34 02/22/11 (0)