Giovanna Zacarías in “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [2009 Mexico]

Julián Hernández is a fine young director from Mexico, most of his films relating to gay-themed relationships. His 2009 film, “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [Eng. Title: Raging Sun, Raging Sky] is for the most part in black and white, and colour is gradually added to the film as the protagonists’ love for each other matures. It is excellently done and I can see the director had sought inspiration from some classic filmmakers – not the technique but the style, notably Pier Paolo Pasolini (Edipo Re), Michelangelo Antonioni (Zabriskie Point), perhaps even Godard (2 ou 3 choses que je sais d’elle), but certainly Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo). Some passages in the film are however challenging for those uneasy with frank depiction of gay sexuality. But this is a very good film, beautifully done nevertheless. Recommended Viewing!

The only heterosexual scene in the film happens at the very beginning, when Tatei meets up with her boyfriend and has passionate sex. It is exquisitely shot – and the characters portray true affection for one another. Tatei is played by the lovely Giovanna Zacarías.

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Elsa Pataky in “Ninette” [2005 Spain]

José Luis Garci adapted his 2005 film, “Ninette” from a play, and it shows. Barring one shot – being spied on from the army quarters opposite, the rest of the film is shot indoors. But it works, and one doesn’t remotely feel claustrophobic, not that one would, if someone like Elsa Pataky were to grace the screen every other minute.

It is a mild comedy set in the late 50’s. Andrés, a conservative lad from Murcia travels to Paris hoping to have some fun, but never gets to ‘see’ Paris itself – he spends the whole two weeks at the home his friend puts him in. Reason – Ninette – the landlord’s daughter.

This is where the film stutters. The prospect of the gorgeous Parisian Ninette falling headlong in love with smalltown Andrés at first sight seems a bit far fetched. Like this, most of the story is not believable at all – it reads like some escapist fantasy. It is nevertheless charming to see – even if it left me with an aftertaste of saccharin. Apart from Enrique Villén who plays the character ArmandoAndrés’ friend in Paris, there’s not too many comedic moments. Half of the film takes place back in Spain when Andrés gets married to Ninette and becomes the envy of his poker friends. Everybody lives happily ever after.

The reason for buying this DVD , of course, is not for the comedy but the enticing legs of Elsa Pataky, who plays Ninette. She is quite adorable in this film, especially with that cute French accent.

 

 

The Nudity: Compilation 1
First part of the scene is when Andrés watches through an open door Ninette changing into something comfortable. She later even invites Andrés to kiss her. Then straight to bed. Later when Andrés tries to sneak out of the house to catch up with some sightseeing, Ninette pulls him back. A shower scene later, we now have a married Ninette blissfully tanning herself on the balcony while being spied on by the Captain of an army barracks opposite,

Elsa Pataky in Ninette

Elsa Pataky charms us with her wonderful presence in “Ninette”.

 

 

The Nudity: Compilation 2
Maruja is Andrés’ assistant in his bric-a-brac shop. After Armando mentions his interest in her, Andrés starts seeing her in a very different light. Now why would a bloke married to someone as stunning and loving as Ninette even think of having an affair – another huge credibility gap. What’s more, we have Ninette even tacitly allowing him to flirt or perhaps even have an affair with Maruja in the following scene. Whatever the case, we shouldn’t complain too much, as boner-inducing Mar Regueras who plays Maruja gets to show us her rather impressive tetotas – twice..!

Mar Regueras and Elsa Pataky nude in Ninette

Mar Regueras and Elsa Pataky in “Ninette”.

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Jean-Claude Brisseau’s “Les Anges Exterminateurs” BR720 [2006 France]

Jean-Claude Brisseau made this personal film “Les Anges Exterminateurs” [Eng. Title: The Exterminating Angels] as some kind of repost against charges and subsequent conviction he faced following his previous film, “Choses Secretes” – for apparently forcing two actresses auditioning for that film to masturbate on camera. Perhaps the women who placed the charges were peeved they didn’t land a part.

Whatever the case, we should be grateful to M. Brisseau for making this rather unique (if silly) film in this day and age. Some of you may of course be already familiar with these scenes and seen them in one form or another – these are cut from Blu-ray. The film itself is good to look at, but some scenes also outrageously mimic calendar poses from a bygone era, even in its choice of lighting and décor. Brisseau wants us (and the authorities) to clearly see what he’s shooting – that much is obvious.

Now for the story – film director François auditions some aspiring actresses for a new project he has in mind – capturing female orgasm in all its essence as it occurs. He goes through various auditions, and reviews them with his wife (?), finally choosing three to star in his project. Just as events in Brisseau’s case, he gets jailed, and his wife leaves him too. There is plenty of nudity and erotic situations, but those looking for some degree of sophistication in the erotic scenes will be disappointed, the pleasant exception being the restaurant scene. Add to this, all of the chosen actresses appear to fancy middle aged François for no discernible reason – well, hello M. Brisseau..!

 

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Scene 1:
After François auditions Julie at a café, she agrees to do an audition of her masturbating, and also decides to throw in a particular trick for the camera with a ball. Julie is played by Lise Bellynck.

Lise Bellynck in Les Anges Exterminateurs

Lise Bellynck shows François her 'ball trick' in "Les Anges Exterminateurs".

 

Scene 2:
Possibly the most erotic scene in the film. François interviews the pretty but dangerously insecure Charlotte, played by Maroussia Dubreuil, and invites her for dinner at an exclusive restaurant. Julie joins them, at which point François asks Charlotte to take off her knickers and start masturbating there and then. Julie gives her a helping hand, and is noticed by an exasperated waitress serving them. They arrive at the hotel room and continue what they were doing, by leaving the door ajar.

Maroussia Dubreuil with Lise Bellynck in Les Anges Exterminateurs

Lise Bellynck joins Maroussia Dubreuil for some exhibitionist masturbation in "Les Anges Exterminateurs".

 

Scene 3:
This is an outrageous scene, much like a teenage boy’s wet dream. Stéphanie, the waitress from the restaurant seeks François and asks to be auditioned as well. He agrees and also invites Julie and Charlotte to come over to the hotel for some fun. The girls enthusiastically join in, and we get to see a full-blown lesbian threesome. And yes, the actresses are masturbating one another for real. Sexy Marie Allan plays waitress Stéphanie.

Marie Allan, Maroussia Dubreuil and Lise Bellynck in a threesome lesbian scene from Les Anges Exterminateurs

Waitress Marie Allan is joined by Maroussia Dubreuil & Lise Bellynck for a threesome from the film “Les Anges Exterminateurs”.

 

Scene 4:
When one of Charlotte’s tantrums during a film shoot gets out of hand, François auditions Céline for a possible replacement, she proves equal to the task. Céline is played by Apolline Louis.

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Martina Gedeck, Nina Hoss in “Elementarteilchen” BR720 [2006 Germany]

Oskar Roehler’s 2006 black comedy, “Elementarteilchen” [Eng. Title: The Elementary Particles] is a study of two half-brothers, each with a completely different character and outlook. Michael, the younger one is a successful scientist-chemist, while the elder Bruno, played by the brilliant Moritz Bleibtreu, is interested in nothing much apart from sex. He’s shallow, bigoted, and incapable of hanging on to a relationship, until he meets Christiane, a married woman going through separation, played by one of the lovely Martina Gedeck. He meets her for the first time at the nudist camp while she’s having sex with a boyfriend by the pool – and they instantly hit it off.

Mr. Bleibtreu won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for this film. But I was also impressed by the screenplay and direction – the way it succeeds in connecting us with all the main characters – it’s a shame the film didn’t win a Golden Bear as well. Highly Recommended Viewing..!

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Valentina Forte in “Inferno in Diretta” [1985 Italy]

Following on his earlier successes in ‘Cannibal Holocaust’ and ‘La Casa Sperduta nel Parco’, cult director Ruggero Deodato made his next jungle-cannibalism thriller, “Inferno in Diretta” [Eng. Title: Cut and Run] in 1985, by casting his then girlfriend, the absolutely gorgeous Valentina Forte in a prominent role. Genre-wise, this film doesn’t quite reach the exhalted heights of Cannibal Holocaust. It is still a decent film with sharp edits (only in some places – the version I saw had a disjointed storyline) and a haunting soundtrack, but the only reason anyone would want to keep this in their collection must however be bella ragazza, signorina Forte, for her more than pleasing looks. She plays Ana who gets blackmailed into working for drug lords – all because she wants to save her boyfriend.

 

The Nudity: Valentina Forte
The first scene is when the ringleader treats his gangster-friend to a hapless Ana. A second scene has some unintended nudity when Ms.Forte stumbles upon some corpses in the dark while looking for her Tommy.

Valentina Forte in Inferno in Diretta

Scenes of beautiful Valentina Forte in Ruggero Deodato’s 1985 thriller, “Inferno in Diretta”.

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