Scandinavian Blue The Erotic Cinema of Sweden and Denmark in the 1960s and 1970s
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
An American expatriate living in Denmark since 1993, Jack Stevenson has written extensively about Danish cinema.“there’s no better authority on exploitation cinema to head up this fascinating, in-depth history of the sexually liberated cinema”—<i>Shock Cinema</i>; “indispensable...a valuable and entertaining book”—<i>Cineaste</i>; “an absolutely fascinating read”—<i>Little Shoppe of Horrors</i>; “knowledgeable, intelligently...one of the best (and best designed) books to surface under the McFarland imprint”—<i>Video Watchdog</i>; “eye-opening...indispensible. A clear overview (of the subject) penned in an accessible style”—<i>North-Art Magazine</i>; “thorough and comprehensive. There is simply no better or more comprehensive book on this subject”—<i>pop void.com</i>; “a major work of film scholarship that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious film buff”—<i>Van Helsing’s Journal</i>; “insanely heroic...a breath of fresh air in the history of cinema”—John Waters; “an engaging, well-written history filled with fascinating characters. A must for anyone interested in sex cinema”—Linda Williams, author of <i>Hardcore: Power, Pleasure and the Frenzy of the Visible</i> and <i>Porn Studies</i>.
This book traces the development of modern Scandinavian erotic cinema as it evolved in Denmark and Sweden, from the gentle Swedish naturalist films, starting with One Summer of Happiness in the 50s, to the controversial groundbreakers like I Am Curious (Yellow) of the 60s and on through to the dawn of "Liberated Denmark," where, in the early 70s, the abolition of censorship was celebrated in films like 24 Hours with Ilse and the production of a number of other films that were blatantly pornographic.
Also considered is the influence of these films on other countries, particularly the United States, where Scandinavian erotic cinema helped to set in motion the sexual revolution and contributed to the end of film censorship.
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Photo Credits
Preface
Introduction
One. To 1966: Birth of a Mythology
One Summer of Happiness
Summer with Monika
The Duel
Weekend
Crazy Paradise
The Silence
Street Without End
Nymphomania; Call-Girls; “Heroes”
I, a Woman
Soya’s 17
Venom (a.k.a. Gift)
Loving Couples and Night Games
Two. 1967–1970: Censorship’s Last Stand
I, a Nobleman
I Am Curious (Yellow)
Inga
Sweden: Heaven or Hell?
Danish Blue
Without a Stitch
Heaven and Hell
Sensuela
First Prize Irene
The Language of Love
Relations—The Love Story from Denmark
Christa
The Daughter
Quiet Days in Clichy
Censorship in Denmark—A New Approach
Bedside Manner
Three. 1971 and Beyond: Total Freedom in Fact and Fiction
The Swinging Stewardesses
Freedom to Love
Why?
24 Hours with Ilse
Facts: Copenhagen Sex-Report
Bordello
Sexy Girls of Denmark
Adventure in Denmark
The Sinful Dwarf
Young Playthings
They Call Her One-Eye
Confessions of a Danish Cover Girl
Danish Pastries
Four. The Passing of an Era
Appendices
I. Jens Jørgen Thorsen: The Jesus Chronicles
II. Ole Ege, the Gentleman Pornographer
III. The Wet Dream Film Festival
IV. The Players
V. English and Original Titles
Notes
Bibliography
Index