A fantastic compilation of twelve hardcore silent shorts made in France between 1905 and 1930. Discovered in an attic, these films reveal high production values and a playful sense of humor. Watch for a breezy, authentic, and often humorous look at early cinema's uninhibited side, presented with a charming score.
Jean-Luc GodardGodard is a titan of vintage cinema. In Contempt , he opens the film with a legendary scene of Brigitte Bardot lying nude on a bed, asking her husband if he loves every part of her body. It is a masterclass in using the "nangi" aesthetic to discuss the objectification of women and the death of love. 3. Blow-Up (1966) – UK/Italy New hot nangi blue film
1. European Art House and the Sexual Revolution (1960s–1970s) A fantastic compilation of twelve hardcore silent shorts
In the 1920s, they were known by many names: stags, smokes, or blue movies. Typically silent and black-and-white, these stag films ran for about five to ten minutes, often featuring brief narrative scenes bracketing the explicit content. "They feel like they shouldn't have been made in the 1920s," notes film collector Albert Steg. Yet they offer a potent, visceral window into elements of early 20th-century sexuality that are largely absent from the rest of the historical record. Jean-Luc GodardGodard is a titan of vintage cinema