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Female Perversions [DVD] [1997]

DVD ~ Tilda Swinton
3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tilda Swinton, Amy Madigan, Karen Sillas, Frances Fisher, Clancy Brown
  • Directors: Susan Streitfeld
  • Writers: Susan Streitfeld, Julie Hébert, Louise J. Kaplan
  • Producers: Gina Resnick, Janine Gold, Mindy Affrime, Rainer Kölmel
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Cinema Club
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Mar 2003
  • Run Time: 109 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004WIAY
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 37,702 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Aspect ratio: 4:3

Soundtrack: English, stereo

Synopsis
Adapted from feminist-Freudian therapist Louise J. Kaplan's theoretical treatise, Female Perversions: The Temptations of Emma Bovary, this provocative, symbolism-heavy feature examines women's incongruent roles in society by delving into the mind of a powerful young attorney whose conflicting professional ambitions and physical desires threaten to drive her to madness.

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected, but worth a look, 29 April 2003
On the box is a quotation from a review in the Times newspaper: "An elegant, dazzling, provocative film" All these points are true, but with some qualification.

The salacious title may suggest a knockabout sex romp, but in reality this is an art house movie. It brings with it many recognisable traits of that genre, both good and bad.

The story centres on a high-powered female lawyer played - for the most part convincingly - by Tilda Swinton. The themes dealt with as the film unfolds are control, sexual desire, self-doubt, sibling relationship and self-destruction.
Incidental to this is the main characters open bisexuality.

As with many an art house film the plot is thin, though there is a unifying thread. The first half of the film has enough content to keep the viewer interested, but as the mood darkens the piece slows down. Expect something with the pace of say, Paris Texas, and you will not be disappointed.

Cinematography and locations are at times stunning though inconsistent. Performances are strong but the director often creates a self consciously arty atmosphere that can alienate the less forgiving viewer.

One jarring note was a rather amateur technical side. We are treated - incredibly -to an ever-present boom microphone visibly hovering above the characters heads, or reflected off shiny surfaces. The director Susan Streitfeld should hang her head in shame! The visual rendition on DVD is sumptuous though, albeit in 4:3 ratio.

That aside, this film is worth a look at this price, if only for some of the stunning camera work. And it will get you thinking, unlike most Hollywood offerings. Students of film and cinematography buffs may especially gain something from it. Don't take my word - make up your own mind.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Flawed But Interesting Art House Offering, 15 May 2006
This review is from: Female Perversions [1997] [DVD] (DVD)
Female Perversions, 1996. Dir Susan Streitfeld

Based on the best-selling feminist novel by Louise J. Kaplan, The Times newspaper reviewed this as "An elegant, dazzling, provocative film" All these points are true, but certainly need qualification.

The salacious title may suggest a knockabout sex romp, but if you buy it on that basis you'll be terribly disappointed. In reality this is an art house movie, bringing with it many recognisable traits of that genre, both good and bad.

The story centres on a high-powered female lawyer played - for the most part convincingly - by Tilda Swinton. The themes dealt with as the film unfolds are control, sexual desire, self-doubt, sibling relationship and self-destruction.
Incidental to this is the main characters open bisexuality.

As with many an art house film the plot is thin, though there is a unifying thread. The first half of the film has enough content to keep the viewer interested, but as the mood darkens the piece slows down. Expect something with the pace of, say, Paris Texas.

Cinematography and locations are at times stunning though inconsistent. Performances are strong but the director often creates a precious, self consciously arty atmosphere that can alienate the less forgiving viewer.

One jarring note is a rather amateur technical side. We are treated - incredibly - to an ever-present boom microphone visibly hovering above the characters heads, or reflected off shiny surfaces. I for one found this to be annoyingly distracting and struggled to remain engaged. The director Susan Streitfeld should hang her head in shame!

That aside, this film is worth a look at the price of under a fiver, if only for some of the stunning camera work. And it will get you thinking, unlike most Hollywood offerings. Students of film and cinematography buffs may especially gain something from it. Don't take my word - make up your own mind.

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