Cinema In The 70s : Behind Velvet Curtains Obsessions

Emmanuelle 1974
Emmanuelle had a massive cultural impact upon its release, becoming a worldwide box office hit and sparking a franchise that lasted for decades.
Emmanuelle 1974
Emmanuelle had a massive cultural impact upon its release, becoming a worldwide box office hit and sparking a franchise that lasted for decades.

The Lickerish Quartet 1970
Radley Metzger’s work is regarded as having elevated adult films into a form of artistic expression, and The Lickerish Quartet remains one of his most lauded efforts for its visual...
The Lickerish Quartet 1970
Radley Metzger’s work is regarded as having elevated adult films into a form of artistic expression, and The Lickerish Quartet remains one of his most lauded efforts for its visual...

In the Realm of the Senses 1976
Upon its release, In the Realm of the Senses was met with extreme controversy due to its graphic depiction of sex, which blurred the line between art and pornography.
In the Realm of the Senses 1976
Upon its release, In the Realm of the Senses was met with extreme controversy due to its graphic depiction of sex, which blurred the line between art and pornography.

Bilitis 1977
David Hamilton's iconic film captivates with its poetic beauty, Bilitis is know and celebrated for its romantic allure, leaving a lasting impression in erotic cinema.
Bilitis 1977
David Hamilton's iconic film captivates with its poetic beauty, Bilitis is know and celebrated for its romantic allure, leaving a lasting impression in erotic cinema.

Last Tango in Paris 1972
A provocative journey into the darkest corners of desire, Last Tango in Paris shatters taboos, Brando and Schneider ignite the screen with raw intensity and emotional truth.
Last Tango in Paris 1972
A provocative journey into the darkest corners of desire, Last Tango in Paris shatters taboos, Brando and Schneider ignite the screen with raw intensity and emotional truth.

Venus in Furs 1969
Laura Antonelli act desire and power in a provocative dance that challenges conventional boundaries in this classic film by M. Dallamano, examining the nature of control and submission.
Venus in Furs 1969
Laura Antonelli act desire and power in a provocative dance that challenges conventional boundaries in this classic film by M. Dallamano, examining the nature of control and submission.