Cries of Pleasure
Director: Jesús Franco
Actors: Lina Romay, Rocío Freixas, Antonio Mayans
PlotIn a secluded mansion, a wealthy man named Antonio invites his lover, Julia, and her friend, Marta, for a weekend of hedonistic pleasures. The trio engages in various erotic activities, blurring the lines between passion and pain. Their encounters are characterized by an intense exploration of desires, both emotional and physical, with the mansion's isolated setting amplifying their raw expressions. Each character's past and hidden motivations begin to surface, leading to complex and sometimes volatile interactions.
Antonio's wife, Anna, unexpectedly arrives at the mansion, introducing a new dynamic and increasing tension among the group. Her appearance disrupts the carefully constructed world of indulgence they've created, and secrets they had tried to hide begin unraveling. As relationships become more fraught and the emotional stakes rise, the group's interactions turn darker and more dangerous. The once pleasurable escapades now edge towards psychological games, driving the characters into deeper turmoil as trust erodes and true intentions come to light.
Writers: Jesús Franco, Marquis de Sade
Release Date: 23 Sep 1983
Runtime: 86 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Cries of Pleasure is a top-tier entry in Jess Franco's erotic oeuvre, enhanced by a lush 4K transfer and excellent bonus features despite some minor visual and audio flaws.
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