Adult Games
Adult Games

Adult Games

1968Movie74 minLithuanian

Two episodes about the relationship between men and women in the Lithuanian Soviet era. In the first one, Laima decides to leave her alcoholic husband and run away with priest Vaisieta. In the second one, long-distance driver Bronius decides to change his life after years of a careless lifestyle.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Lars MolinGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film centers on a young couple who become entangled in a series of increasingly dangerous and morally ambiguous games. As the lines between reality and performance blur, they find themselves pushed to their limits, questioning their own desires and the true nature of their relationship. The narrative explores themes of control, manipulation, and the darker aspects of human psychology.

Critical Reception

Adult Games (Vuxna spel) received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, with many critics at the time finding its thematic material and explicit nature to be provocative, though not always effectively executed. While some praised its ambition to explore taboo subjects, others criticized its pacing and disjointed narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some drawn to its controversial nature and others repelled by its subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its daring exploration of psychological manipulation and sexual themes.
  • Criticized for its slow pacing and an often confusing narrative structure.
  • Noted as a provocative film for its time, pushing boundaries with its subject matter.

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Fun Fact

The film's provocative nature and exploration of adult themes led to considerable discussion and controversy in Sweden at the time of its release, touching on societal norms and censorship.

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