Intimacy
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Susan Taylor72 said:Well, just like in any art form, it’s not about what’s being said or shown, but how it's delivered. The director and the two leads actually managed to pull me in; I was emotionally invested in this whole story about longing, craving intimacy, avoiding it, and pushing—then crossing—boundaries. Watching his search for some kind of different connection was tense, especially wondering how she’d react. Her husband was actually somewhat touching; you could feel the drama there, and I found myself trying to empathize with her perspective... etc, etc. Basically, the storytelling just worked for me.
And it reminded me even more of a similar French movie I caught on TV a few years back: a scandalous affair (English title: an affair of passion). Has anyone seen that? It's incredibly entertaining and tense, about a couple meeting up in a hotel strictly for kinky sex (we never actually see what they do), which eventually sparks some real feelings, and they end up talking directly to the camera *** (won't spoil any further)
As for the explicit sex scenes, I think there’s a purpose to them. Since most movies tend to be non-explicit—you know, where nothing is actually shown and everything is heavily romanticized (unless it's violence)—stepping away from that standard makes it clear right away that this isn't your typical Hollywood romance. It emphasizes that this isn't about lovemaking, but about 'pure' sex. A very efficient use of cinematic tools, really.
The film pulled me in too. I was genuinely interested in following the development between the two leads. Claire is such a provocative character because you don't run into a woman who wants nothing but sex from a man every single day. Usually, women link sex with emotion.