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Diary of a Young Erotic Writer
When her book on begonias gets rejected by her publisher, the prim, proper, and all-too virginal Authoress decides to write “a book on sex.” However, because she’s led “a sheltered life,” our tall, long-legged, and long-nosed Authoress sets out to learn all she can on the subject, starting with herself. She sticks some fingers up her unused treasure chest, giggles, and groans, “I am sexual! I can do anything I wanna do!” And do she does.
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Plot Summary
The film chronicles the life and sexual awakening of a young writer named Clara in the late 1970s. As she navigates her coming-of-age, she begins to explore her desires and express them through her writing. The narrative follows her experiences with various relationships and her burgeoning understanding of sensuality and self-discovery.
Critical Reception
Critical reception for 'Diary of a Young Erotic Writer' is largely focused on its exploitation and erotic elements rather than its artistic merit. It is often viewed as a product of its time, characteristic of Italian erotic cinema of the era, with some noting its attempts at exploring themes of youthful sexuality, albeit within a genre context.
What Reviewers Say
Exploitative and sensationalized portrayal of sexuality.
Characteristic of 1970s Italian erotic cinema.
Lacks significant plot or character development beyond its erotic focus.
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Fun Fact
Joe D'Amato was a prolific director known for his work in various genres, including horror, exploitation, and erotic films, often under different pseudonyms.
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