Tag: Humiliation

  • DIE SPALTE aka MAKING OF A PROSTITUTE (NSFW)

    DIE SPALTE aka MAKING OF A PROSTITUTE (NSFW)

    “Die Spalte,” also known as “Making of a Prostitute,” is a film from 1971, written by Gustav Ehmck and Christian Rolf, and directed by Ehmck himself. This film is a notable example of the German New Wave, a movement known for portraying raw and controversial subjects, and “Die Spalte” certainly exemplifies this genre. The film…

  • MARTHA

    MARTHA

    “Martha” is a 1974 made-for-television film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It stars Margit Carstensen as Martha Heyer, Karlheinz Böhm as Helmut Salomon, Gisela Fackeldey as Martha’s mother, and Adrian Hoven as Martha’s father. Rainer Werner Fassbinder was a prominent figure in the New German Cinema, known for his films such as “The…

  • SCUM

    SCUM

    Scum (1979) is a British crime drama that depicts the harsh realities of life inside a borstal in the UK. The film is directed by Alan Clarke and starring a young Ray Winstone in his breakout role. It is a shocking indictment of the British penal system, exposing its institutionalized violence, abuse, and corruption. Originally…

  • SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM (NSFW)

    SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM (NSFW)

    ‘Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom,’ is a 1975 controversial and highly provocative film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Based loosely on the infamous novel “The 120 Days of Sodom” by the Marquis de Sade, the film is a brutal allegory about power, sadism, and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism. Set in Fascist Italy…

  • CARRIE (76)

    CARRIE (76)

    “Carrie” (1976) is a classic horror film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Stephen King’s debut novel of the same name. The film stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy and socially awkward high school girl with a deeply religious and abusive mother, played by Piper Laurie. The cast includes Amy Irving, William…

  • DEAD MAN’S SHOES

    DEAD MAN’S SHOES

    “Dead Man’s Shoes” is a 2004 British psychological thriller film directed by Shane Meadows and written by Meadows and Paddy Considine, who also stars in the lead role. The film is known for its intense and harrowing portrayal of revenge and psychological torment. The film is set in the small, rural town of Matlock, Derbyshire,…