In the Realm of the Senses 4K 1976 Ultra HD 2160p

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"In the Realm of the Senses" (1976) is a controversial and provocative film that delves into the intense and obsessive relationship between Sada Abe, a former prostitute, and Kichizo Ishida, the owner of the inn where she works. Set in 1930s Japan, the film explores themes of eroticism, power, and control as their affair spirals into a dangerous and all-consuming passion. Director Nagisa Oshima's unflinching portrayal of the lovers' escalating desires and the boundaries they push creates a haunting narrative that challenges societal norms and conventions. The film is known for its explicit content and its exploration of the darker aspects of human sexuality.

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With his landmark film The Ceremony, Nagisa Oshima became one of Japanese filmdom's leading social critics as he dissected the logic behind ritual suicide, arranged marriages and other activities considered acceptable 'traditional' behavior. Here he examines the story behind a famous Japanese scandal - a prostitute was found wandering the streets of Tokyo out of her mind following the death of her lover by erotic asphyxiation - in terms of what is considered 'acceptable' Japanese social behavior. The principals engage in obsessive sexual activity, and allow the addictive and dangerous aspects of their relationship to get out of hand precisely BECAUSE it was considered so unhealthy and immoral by Japanese standards. In a society in which all sexual activity is viewed as shameful, shame no longer mediates behavior. Limits become meaningless. The film itself is colorfully made, with excellent period detail and production design, and the actors are attractive. The structure is that of an erotic novel, as game playing, obsession and danger escalate to a fitting point-of-no-return climax. It is much better and more socially relevant than similar American films such as Nine 1/2 Weeks.