As a seasoned cinephile with a soft spot for the unconventional and the controversial, I am absolutely thrilled about IndiePix Unlimited’s Controversial Classics: Dutch Cinema! Having delved into various international film scenes, I can confidently say that the Dutch cinema of the 60s and 70s was a golden era of artistic freedom, sexual liberation, and, well, exploitation – a heady cocktail that always piques my interest.
In an exclusive first, ComingSoon will premiere the trailer for IndiePix Unlimited’s Controversial Classics: Dutch Cinema.
On August 16, 2024, IndiePix Unlimited is set to debut five fresh movies on their streaming service. IndiePix Unlimited has recently released a sneak peek at these upcoming films, which are part of the popular “Dutch sex wave” genre and have garnered significant success.
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Although Pim de la Parra and Wim Verstappen might not be recognized by typical film enthusiasts, they significantly impacted Dutch cinema when they established Scorpio Films in 1966. Over the ensuing decade, they sparked what’s known as the ‘Dutch Sex Wave’ (or the Golden Age of Dutch cinema) with movies that blended artistic expression, sexual liberation, and exploitation with commercial success. This August, IndiePix Unlimited, a streaming service, commemorates these provocative, widely popular films by launching Controversial Classics: Dutch Cinema, which includes the debut of five taboo-breaking classics that are sure to arouse interest.
What movies are included in IndiePix Unlimited’s Controversial Classics: Dutch Cinema?
Five groundbreaking films from the Dutch cinema genre are now available on IndiePix Unlimited under Controversial Classics: Obsessions (1969), Blue Movie (1971), Frank & Eva (1973), My Nights With Susan, Sandra, Olga & Julie (1975), and The Debut (1977).
Obsessions (1969)
The movie titled “Obsession” or “A Hole in the Wall,” directed by the Dutch artsploitation mastermind Pim de la Parra and jointly produced with Wim Verstrappen (known for “Blue Movie”), offers a gripping, psychedelic take on a Hitchcockian mystery. This film, notable as the first Dutch production shot entirely in English, opens brutally. A painting depicting Vincent van Gogh, covered in blood and hanging on a wall, suddenly falls, revealing a hidden peephole. The student character Nils Janssen, portrayed by Dieter Geissler (also a co-producer), unknowingly witnesses a shocking act of violence through this peephole. The movie runs for approximately 90 minutes.
Blue Movie (1971)
In the span of five years, a former convict finds himself back in society where unrestricted sexual liberation is commonplace. The character Michael, portrayed by Hugo Metsers in the film Frank & Eva, craves intimacy and becomes captivated by the amorous lifestyle of his neighbor, Carry Tefsen from Business is Business. He orchestrates a succession of scandalous orgies with her and their neighbors. Upon its initial release, Blue Movie caused quite a stir and was the subject of much conversation – attracting countless cinema-goers. Produced by Pim de la Parra of Frank & Eva and Obsessions fame, and directed by his partner Wim Verstappen, Blue Movie was a significant commercial success for their company Scorpio Films. The film also boasts cinematography by Jan De Bont, who has worked on Turkish Delight, Private Lessons, and Basic Instinct – now discover what all the fuss was about! (Running time: 88 minutes)
Frank & Eva (1973)
Frank (Blue Movie’s Hugo Metsers) and Eva (The Lift’s Willeke van Ammelrooy) cannot live with or without each other. In the liberal 1970s, Frank sleeps with every woman he can get. Eva, meanwhile, is looking for more security and wants to start a family. Frank’s behavior frustrates her so much that she starts an affair with their mutual friend. This social drama offers a view on relationships not much different than today. For Sylvia Kristel (her debut prior to Emmanuelle), a special role was written after she said to Pim de la Parra, “Why won’t you discover me? I’m the best.” (97 mins)
My Nights With Susan, Sandra, Olga & Julie (1975)
In the picturesque farmhouse reside Susan, Willeke Van Ammelrooy from the family of Frank & Eva, together with the spirited young women Sandra, Olga, and Julie, as well as the enigmatic Albert with his unstable tendencies. A series of murders occur, yet suspicion falls upon Piet, Nelly Frijda’s character from Flodder, who lives across the ditch. Anton, a skilled artisan, arrives and encounters the perilous females. My Nights With Susan, Sandra, Olga & Julie was the concluding piece of Scorpio’s “Dutch Sex Wave” productions, directed by Pim de la Parra, and boasting cinematography by Marc Felperlaan (The Lift, The Northerners). Elisabeth Lutyens, renowned composer for Hammer films and Amicus Productions, provided the music score. The screenplay was co-written by Harry Kumel (Daughters of Darkness), inviting you to spend an intriguing evening with these alluring women! (Duration: 84 minutes)
The Debut (1977)
In natural and easy to read language: Nouchka van Brakel’s debut film, “The Debut” (1977), was a groundbreaking full-length feature that delved into the theme of forbidden love as seen in Stanley Kubrick’s Lolita and Michael Powell’s Age of Consent, but from a female perspective. This movie tells the poignant tale of an impossible romance between a young girl and an older married man. Adapted from Hester Albach’s controversial novel, “The Debut” is a subversive blend of comedy and drama and marked the first successful commercial release of a Dutch theatrical film directed by a woman, running for 95 minutes.
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