Delicious
Delicious

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Delicious

1981
Movie
Adult · 18+
80 min
English

A man with a cold wife and a husband who can't keep his hands off the maid.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: David HamiltonGenres: Drama, Erotic

Plot Summary

The film centers on a young girl named Virginie who enters a mysterious and sensual world as she matures. Set against idyllic Provencal landscapes, the narrative explores her awakening desires and burgeoning femininity. Virginie navigates complex relationships and experiences, often through a lens of eroticism and idealized beauty.

Critical Reception

David Hamilton's "Delicious" received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found its artistic pretensions and erotic undertones to be superficial and its narrative lacking depth. While some appreciated its visual aesthetic and exploration of sensuality, many criticized it for its perceived exploitation and underdeveloped plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative and poetic visual style.

  • Criticized for its often vague and self-indulgent narrative.

  • Seen by some as a sensitive portrayal of burgeoning sensuality, by others as exploitative.

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Fun Fact

Director David Hamilton was known for his distinctive style, often focusing on the beauty and sensuality of young women in idyllic, sun-drenched settings, which he also applied in his photography.

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