Sex and Lucia (DVD, Unrated Version)
Product Details
Overview -
Sex and Lucia
Features
16x9 widescreen; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound; 2.0 Dolby Digital Stereo; Spanish language; English and French subtitles; The Making of Sex and Lucia featurette; Photo gallery; Soundtrack excerpts; Cast interviews; Cast biographies; Theatrical trailers; Palm previews; Web links
Scene Index
Side #1 --
1. Opening Credits [7:30]
2. The Island [5:01]
3. The Sea [4:20]
4. Lucia and Lorenzo [7:57]
5. By Morning [5:53]
6. Striptease [3:07]
7. Luna [3:59]
8. The Barge [4:00]
9. Guest House [6:06]
10. Lorenzo's Novel [6:25]
11. Secrets [8:31]
12. Lelen's Boyfriend [13:01]
13. Cry [6:56]
14. A Tale Full of Advantage [8:46]
15. Disappeared [1:09]
16. Carlos [8:19]
17. Where Is Lucia? [4:45]
18. Where Is Belen? [6:01]
19. Ray of Sunlight [8:49]
20. Closing Credits [4:18]
Editorial Reviews
Sex truly deserves its top billing in Sex and Lucia, an erotically charged romance written and directed by Julio Medem. Paz Vega stars as Lucia, who travels to a Mediterranean island to recover from the loss of her writer boyfriend, Lorenzo (Tristán Ulloa). The story is told through flashbacks to their affair and Lorenzo's work on a novel. A sense of dreamlike serendipity and unabashed eroticism infuses Sex and Lucia; the contemplation and realism of Y Tu Mamá También are nowhere to be found. But, like that recent Alfonso Cuarón film, Sex and Lucia celebrates sexuality with gusto, including romantic sex on a moonlit beach as well as sex games involving striptease, Polaroids, and blindfolds. Although these scenes stop short of anything hardcore, they are nonetheless deliriously X-rated -- and often exhilarating. (A toned-down, R-rated version is also available.) Adding to the sensual overload of the film is a sun-drenched island locale that comes vividly to life through unique, almost bleached-out cinematography. Ultimately, Sex and Lucia is a feature-length seduction wherein dreamy afternoon foreplay leads to romance under a full moon. It's a love story with a big, softcore heart. Gregory Baird, Barnes & Noble
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Reviews (4)
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5.0 / 5.0
I just stumbled across this movie in the foreign section of my local video store and rented it on a whim. My girlfriend and I were captivated by this film, and I ran out and bought it right away. I don't know why it didn't make a splash here, because it's an incredibly successful combination of eroticism and exploration of deep philosophical questions that should resonate with any young person. And it's beautifully photographed in the sun-drenched Mediterranian. This film is a must see.
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5.0 / 5.0
This film delves into the mysteries that underpin our relationships and the work of authors. Sex is just the fun part of the webs we weave, whilst actually making them more intricate. Elena's line ''It's just sex.'' after describing the size of Carlos' 'organ' couldn't be further from the truth, and as a viewer we come to understand this fact. In this the film succeeds, and as art describing the complexity of Lorenzo's art it also is a triumph. Great performances and direction from a gifted director make this a fulfilling film that does the script justice.
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5.0 / 5.0
I could just stop with the headline, \"Paz Vega!\" and let it go at that. However, the film, in addition to being exceedingly erotic, makes us think about how an artist weaves together intellect, emotion, eroticism, and more. Sometimes almost surrealistic in a way that provokes thought.
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5.0 / 5.0
Sex and Lucia is a fabulous movie; if you can tolerate subtitles or speak Spanish, you'll love it. The insight provided by this film is multifaceted. It delves into relationships, writing, separation, true love, true lust, and tons of other ideas. I recommend this movie across the board. (be forewarned, though, it is VERY sexually charged)