Susan Streitfeld - Female Perversions (1996)   

English - no subs
 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116293/
 
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On the box is a quotation from a review in the Times newspaper: "An elegant, dazzling, provocative film" All these points are true, but with some qualification.

The salacious title may suggest a knockabout sex romp, but in reality this is an art house movie. It brings with it many recognisable traits of that genre, both good and bad.

The story centres on a high-powered female lawyer played - for the most part convincingly - by Tilda Swinton. The themes dealt with as the film unfolds are control, sexual desire, self-doubt, sibling relationship and self-destruction.
Incidental to this is the main character's open bisexuality.

As with many an art house film the plot is thin, though there is a unifying thread. The first half of the film has enough content to keep the viewer interested, but as the mood darkens the piece slows down. Expect something with the pace of say, Paris Texas, and you will not be disappointed.

Cinematography and locations are at times stunning though inconsistent. Performances are strong but the director often creates a self consciously arty atmosphere that can alienate the less forgiving viewer.

One jarring note was a rather amateur technical side. We are treated - incredibly -to an ever-present boom microphone visibly hovering above the characters heads, or reflected off shiny surfaces. The director Susan Streitfeld should hang her head in shame! The visual rendition on DVD is sumptuous though, albeit in 4:3 ratio.

That aside, this film is worth a look, if only for some of the stunning camera work. And it will get you thinking, unlike most Hollywood offerings. Students of film and cinematography buffs may especially gain something from it. Don't take my word - make up your own mind.   
 
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