Sexual Partnership
Sexual Partnership

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Sexual Partnership

1968
Movie
116 min
German

This is a continuation of the sex education films by Oswald Kolle. This time the sexual partnership is discussed.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Robert AikenGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A lonely, twice-divorced woman in her late thirties seeks a non-traditional companionship with a much older, twice-widowed man. She proposes a unique arrangement where they live together, share finances and domestic duties, but refrain from sexual relations. He agrees, and their unusual arrangement begins to develop into a genuine emotional bond, challenging societal norms.

Critical Reception

This film explored unconventional relationships and societal expectations regarding marriage and intimacy, receiving mixed reviews upon its release. While praised for its mature themes and performances, some critics found its pacing slow and its narrative predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its bold approach to domesticity and others finding it unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thoughtful exploration of a unique relationship dynamic.

  • Noted for strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Janice Rule.

  • Some found the film's premise and execution to be too subdued or lacking in dramatic tension.

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Fun Fact

The film was notable for its relatively frank discussion of a platonic companionship between a man and a woman in a time when such arrangements were rarely depicted on screen.

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