Double Feature...
"2 französische Klassiker. Die Restoration ist gelungen. Besonders die audio Spur. Leider haben mir die Filme nicht zugesagt."
This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
PEEKARAMA presents the wildest, rarest, and most scandalous theatrical hardcore double features. Taking its name from one of the earliest "all action" sex theatre chains, each PEEKARAMA release presents two themed, full length feature films, both meticulously restored, thus giving you the opportunity to enjoy an old fashioned dirty movie double feature at home!
Alain Payet was one of the first, and most controversial, auteurs to take full advantage of France's legalization of hardcore sex in the cinema. Eschewing the superficial fluff pieces being directed by his peers, Payet's films delved into the strange and perverse underbelly of Parisian sex culture. Presented here are his two earliest hardcore ventures, both produced by frequent Jess Franco collaborator, Robert de Nesle.
Marie-Madeleine is a shopgirl who, at the persuasion of her lecherous boss, has begun exchanging sexual favors with the store's most affluent clientele. After being fired for refusing one of her customer's advances, she finds solace in a squalid bar, which turns out to be a haven for prostitutes. Deciding to try her hand at the profession once again, but this time on her own terms, Marie is quickly immersed into a world of increasingly debauched and hedonistic experiences which soon threaten to destroy her in body and soul. A fittingly seedy and well directed drama, FURIES SEXUELLES (aka Les Marie-Madeleine) is presented here in its totally uncensored original director's cut, completely unseen since 1976. (106 min)
Claudine and Martine are two young women who work as glamor models. But that's only a cover for their actual profession: high class call girls servicing the whims and hidden fantasies of Paris' high society. A virtual who's who of early French hardcore, PROSTITUTION CLANDESTINE stars Claudine Beccarie (Exhibition), Sylvia Bourdon (Pussy Talk), Pamela Stanford (Cannibal Terror), and many others and is presented totally uncut for the first time on video. (104 min)
directed by: Alain Payet
starring: Corinne Lemoine, Marie-Christine Guennec, Claudine Beccarie, Pamela Stanford, Sylvia Bourdon, Richard Allan
1976 / 210 min (combined) / 1.66:1 / French
Additional info:
Overall rating: 4.2826085 / 5 from 46 reviews.
This limited edition slipcover presents two meticulously restored French hardcore films from the 1970s. Customers praised the excellent release and perfect restoration, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy these rare films at home.
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"2 französische Klassiker. Die Restoration ist gelungen. Besonders die audio Spur. Leider haben mir die Filme nicht zugesagt."
"This double feature has a noticeably grittier personality than a lot of adult films from the period. Furies Sexuelles is the stronger of the two for me, with a surprisingly bleak, seedy atmosphere and more of an actual dramatic arc than I expected. Prostitution Clandestine is looser and more episodic, but it works well alongside it and captures a very specific era of French cinema. Both films have strong period color and texture, and the 2K restorations from the original 35mm negatives preserve that character nicely. The French audio is clear, the subtitles are helpful, and the whole release feels like a worthwhile preservation effort for two films that could easily have disappeared."
"...we meet again! This was a OOP slipcover title during Labor day sale. I didn't have the title, so the timing was really good. French movies, not for everyone."
"A really solid adult double feature. It's good when Peekarama goes outside of America for releases."
"The first film has a slightly nasty edge to it, not one to watch if you want something lighthearted to entertain you, but if you're in the mood for something dark worth watching. The second film is more lighthearted and not as memorable because of this, but if you're a fan of 70's Euro porn worth watching. Good transfer as always with Melusine."
"A provocative and atmospheric slice of European exploitation cinema, presented here in excellent quality. The transfer looks sharp with natural grain and solid color reproduction, giving the film a much-needed upgrade over older editions. Audio is clear and faithful to the source. The packaging is attractive and collector-friendly, making this a worthwhile pickup for fans of vintage Euro cult films."
"Love this release and all of the French hardcore flicks VS have put out. Cool and classy double bill and we even get some beautiful Brigitte Lahaie on side B. Love it, keep em coming, please!"
"These are no masterpieces, but they are representative of what the X-rated French scene was in the 70s. Enjoyable mostly as a time capsule. The interview with Richard Allan in the extras is quite interesting."
"Furies Sexuelles / Prostitution Clandestine shows a rougher, more grounded side of 1970s French hardcore. Furies Sexuelles has a surprisingly bleak tone, framing sex as work rather than fantasy, while Prostitution Clandestine is more episodic and representative of the period. The Melusine restoration looks solid and keeps the films’ gritty texture intact. Best viewed as a historical document of theatrical adult cinema rather than straight exploitation."
"Love these films, they look great"
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