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Kiss
'Kiss' (2009), which concentrates on one of the gestures most intrinsic to cinematic language: the kiss. The work is filmed as an uncut ten-minute observation of a seemingly endless kiss on the top deck of a London double-decker bus. Disengaged from their immediate environment, a young couple begins an intimate game of desire. Over the course of the film their exchange of embraces gathers intensity, growing increasingly passionate and demanding. The camera follows waves of desire, at times verging on pain and aggression then again full of joy and lightness.
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Plot Summary
In this dark comedy, a woman who has been abducted by aliens returns to Earth with a peculiar condition: she is unable to stop herself from performing oral sex. As she struggles to navigate her relationships and reintegrate into society, her affliction leads to a series of bizarre and often tragic events.
Critical Reception
Kiss received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its unique premise and dark humor, while some found its subject matter challenging. Audience reactions were similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its bold and unconventional story.
Acknowledged for its dark comedic tone and willingness to explore taboo subjects.
Some critics found the film's narrative and themes to be uneven.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's originality and dark humor, though some found the explicit nature of the plot to be off-putting.
Fun Fact
The film's unconventional premise and subject matter led to it being a polarizing, yet memorable, entry in independent cinema.
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