[20:30 - 22:00]

THE IMAGE
Radley Metzger | 1975 | USA | 91'

Radley Metzger’s THE IMAGE (or its alternate, much juicier title THE PUNISHMENT OF ANNE) is a classic in a genre that never really took off - the art porn. Metzger got his start in the film industry editing trailers for European art films from the likes of Bergman and Truffaut, and he took the lessons he learned and applied them to the burgeoning 1960s and ‘70s sleaze circuit. What resulted is a body of work that is truly remarkable: beautiful, poignant, sexy, smart films that turn you on in all the right places. THE IMAGE is a personal favorite, exploring the world of S&M in a decidedly writerly and French way - think THE STORY OF O but a bit more flamboyant. This is not to be missed.

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[22:30 - 23:45]

VIBRATIONS
Joe Sarno | 1968 | USA | 75'

Followed by VIBRATIONS, one of Joe Sarno’s best known films. A softcore masterpiece that hits all of Sarno’s highest notes - this is a film about female pleasure, female power dynamics, and the female form. All shot in delicious black and white, stark, minimal and a little bit dirty. Known as the “Ingmar Bergman of 42nd Street,” Sarno is one to sit with and appreciate. Gritty, sensual, punchy, stunning.

Tickets:
5,- euro per film.
6,- euro for both films.