Romantic films strengthen the relationship between couples, but they do not always depict the truth. The pornography industry is also often lagging behind. What movies about love and passion do experts recommend watching?
Most often, in the film industry, erotic scenes are portrayed in a very artificial way: sex lasts all night, and in the morning the heroine wakes up with a flawless hairstyle and makeup. And disputes, as a rule, end in stormy sex. Even realizing that cinema does not always correspond to reality, we are reluctant to ask ourselves, “Well, why isn’t it in my relationship?”
And let’s not talk about pornography at all – you will agree if we say that there is little credibility in it. But it’s not just white or black – pornography can also have a positive effect on relationships. Research shows that watching two hours of porn a week increases a partner’s sexual desire. In addition, pornography seems to legalize our erotic fantasies (we see that there are others) and helps to get rid of complexes.
However, if you are tired of everything artificial, we offer you to look at the list of movies that reveal the theme of sexuality with a different perception and expression.
Erotica without sex
The Remains of the Day (1993), directed by James Ivory, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. An exciting story about an English servant who has dedicated his whole life to ministry and duties. At a respectable age, he finally falls in love and realizes that he has found true love that is worth nurturing.
Passion without limits
“Last Tango in Paris” (1972), directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider. An erotic drama about a passionate love between an American who recently lost his wife and a young eccentric Frenchman. Sex-based relationships between loved ones who don’t even know each other’s names make them lose their sanity.
Sexuality as inspiration
Muse (Muse, 1999), directed by Albert Brooks, starring A. Brooks himself, Sheron Stone, and Andy McDowell. An American comedy about the search for a muse in today’s world. At a critical juncture, screenwriter Steven seeks help from a muse in the hope that she will be able to save his career.
Sex as pleasure
The film “ Hysteria ” ( My Big O !, 2011). Directed by Tanja Wexler, starring Maggie Gilenhol and Hugh Dance. A historical drama about the invention of the vibrator. After graduating from the Medical College of England, the man starts working as a medical assistant, who is famous for treating women’s “hysteria” with the help of intimate massage. He decides to improve his “hand technique” and invents an electric vibrating masseur that becomes a sensation.
Theoretical training
The movie “Sex & Mrs. X ”(Sex & Miss X, 2000) is directed by Artūrs Alan Seidelmans, starring Linda Hamilton and Jacqueline Biseta. An American drama with elements of comedy about a journalist who is going through a difficult divorce with a loved one. She decides to get an interview with a successful French woman who provides well-paid prostitution services. Their communication, as well as the charming atmosphere of Paris, help the heroines reopen their hearts to love.
There are movies that make us feel uncomfortable watching them. However, these are great erotic feature films created by famous filmmakers and have even won awards at prestigious film festivals. We offer you to take a look at the list of the best movies marked with 18+.
Secretary 2002
It is a romantic drama directed by Steven Shainberg. The film boldly explores the boundaries between pain and pleasure.
Lee works as a secretary at a law firm run by Edward Gray. At first, the work looks normal, but somewhere between working at the computer and bringing coffee, Lee and Mr. Gray cross the threshold of professionalism. When Lee makes a mistake, the boss slaps him. After this incident, the couple succumbs to their secret desires, which lead to a sadomasochistic relationship.
Domination, masochism, sadomasochism is the complex themes that are played out in this film. The line between pornography and erotica is extremely confusing, but the director has done it perfectly.
The film has been presented at several film festivals, where it has received excellent reviews and won several awards.
Stranger by the lake (L’inconnu du Lac) 2013
French thriller drama, authored and directed by Alain Guiraudie. It is undoubtedly a provocative film, which depicts a lot of naked bodies and extremely perverted relationships between men.
Summer. A secluded spot on the shore of a lake. Two men meet here and then go to the bushes… Frank falls in love with the attractive, sexy, but extremely dangerous man Michael. Frank knows this but does not want to quell his passion.
The film first appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, where the filmmaker was awarded the title of best director, and the film itself became a real sensation. Most of the tape is made up of nudity, so if you’re not used to it and especially not used to seeing gay relationships, this will be a big shock.
Nights boogie style ( Boogie Nights) 1997
It is an American drama written, produced, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The action takes place in California and revolves around a new dishwasher (Mark Valberg) and his crazy adventures, starting filming in pornographic films.
The young man is looking for a place in the world and enters the porn industry, where he becomes Dirka – the star of pornographic films. Fame often leads to bad roads, as does Dirka. He starts taking drugs and is quickly pushed out of the spotlight when a new star appears. Over time, the man recovers and tries to return to what he knows best.
The action takes place in the sixties, also known as the golden age of pornography when erotic movies were extremely popular. The film first appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival and received incredible audience acclaim after its premiere.
Blue is the warmest color ( Blue is the Warmest Color / La Vie D’Adele ) 2013
This is a much-discussed romantic love story of two young girls written, produced, and created by Abdellatif Kechiche.
Adele is a mature teenager who meets guys but is not satisfied with the relationship. She dreams of something more. She meets the blue-haired Emma, whom Adele’s friends reject because of her unconventional orientation. Since only with her can Adele feels completely free, her relationship with Emma eventually turns into something more. Together, they explore issues of social recognition, sexuality, and maturing relationships.
An open, aesthetic, and significantly longer story. This romantic French film with extremely open sex scenes simply shook the Cannes Film Festival and later the world’s cinemas.
Caligula ( Caligula) 1979
Director Tinto Brass’s historical drama about the Roman emperor Caligula (Malcolm McDowell). This is the only film made by the famous men’s magazine Penthouse. The founder of the magazine tried to create an exclusive, high-quality pornographic film with an interesting story. And he really succeeded.
This film opens a window behind the scenes of the life of the Roman emperor, who was famous for his cruelty and many shortcomings. Shown here is his shameless passion for his sister, his marriage to the most famous prostitute in Rome, and his brutal treatment of those who had decided to stand in his way.
Due to the cruel scenes and shocking pornographic content, the film caused a real storm and was not rated favorably (except for the great acting). In some countries, the tape is abbreviated or even banned, but today it is considered a cult classic.
Dreamers 2003
It is a romantic drama directed by the famous Italian Bernardo Bertolucci. The action takes place in 1968 when the streets of Paris became a battlefield – young people bravely protested against the police. Most of the activities of the “Dreamers” take place in one Paris apartment, through the window of which all the riots can be clearly seen.
The story revolves around a student who arrives in Paris. The guy is studying French and is extremely interested in movies. He meets two similar movie fanatics – the twins Theo and his sister Isabella (Eva Green). The trio lives together and enjoy movies, alcohol, love, and dreams. But one day a young American gets involved in weird twin erotic games.
Salo, or 120 Days of Sodom 1975
This is the latest and without a doubt the most scandalous film by Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini, which brings viewers into the 1944 Italian agony.
The film is based on the story of the book of the same name. Because the film is full of violence, sadism, and sexual cruelty, it has been considered controversial since its release and there are still countries where it is banned. Director Pasolini was killed before the film premiered.
The film focuses on rich and corrupt Nazi-controlled Italy, where eighteen girls and boys are abducted. They are all imprisoned for four months and are physically and psychologically tortured until they are eventually killed one after another. The film explores the themes of political corruption, fascism, sadism, and the use of power.
Due to the highly detailed scenes of violence, sexual diversion, and brutal murder, the film has received unfavorable ratings and is still banned in some countries. On the other hand, it has been praised by many critics and historians, and in 2006 it was recognized as the 65th scariest film of all time.
Intimacy 2001
The drama was co-produced by several film companies in France, Great Britain, Germany and Spain. The film is based on Hanif Kureishi’s novel of the same name and is directed by Patrice Chéreau.
Leaving his family, Jay moves to a poor London apartment, where he sleeps carelessly every week with a woman whose name he doesn’t even know. At first, the relationship is only physical, but over time, the man falls in love, and then things get more complicated.
Here you will see several open and even unplayed sex scenes. It is the most scandalous film of 2001, recognized as the best film of the year at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Nine Songs ( 9 Songs)2004
This artistic romantic drama, which has received a lot of criticism, has entered the hearts of many romantics.
British man Matt meets an American student named Lisa. The couple meets in a concert hall and have been enjoying amazing music, travel, and passionate sex together ever since. But after 12 months, Lisa goes back to America.
First screened at the Cannes Film Festival, the film caused a real storm because of the real sex and oral sex scenes. Here you will even see real ejaculation. Critics believe that although the film looks like pornography, it evokes a beautiful love story. Therefore, despite bans in some countries, the film was eventually shown to a wide audience.
Nymphomaniac (Nyphomaniac Vol.1 / Vol.2) 2013
It is a wild but at the same time poetic story about a nymphomaniac created by the extravagant Danish director Lars von Trier. The tape is confusing, provocative, but few manage to lose sight of it.
One cold winter evening, an old man finds a beaten girl, Joe, on the street. He takes Joe home to take care of him. Asked what happened to her, the girl begins to tell her colorful passionate life story.
The girl’s story begins in childhood and ends in the present when she is an adult, and the whole story is filled with shocking eroticism. Some critics have rated the two-part film as bad pornography, but most critics have accepted the film as a captivating study of female sexuality.
