Sleeping Beauty
Director: Julia Leigh
Actors: Emily Browning, Rachael Blake, Ewen Leslie
PlotA university student named Lucy leads a double life, juggling her classes with a series of odd jobs to make ends meet. She responds to an ad seeking a "sleeping beauty," where she is hired by Clara to work at an exclusive, mysterious establishment. There, Lucy is sedated and rendered unconscious, allowing wealthy clients to perform any physical act they desire with her inert body, albeit without any sexual intercourse. As this strange job becomes her primary source of income, Lucy is increasingly desensitized and driven to explore its limits, all while maintaining a façade of normalcy in her everyday life.
Lucy's detachment grows as she becomes more deeply involved in this secretive world, yet she remains unaware of what happens to her during these sessions. Her curiosity and unease drive her to seek out the truth, leading her to desperate measures. She grapples with the implications of her choices, as her life outside the job unravels and she confronts the disturbing reality of her situation. Lucy's journey uncovers themes of control, vulnerability, and the pursuit of autonomy in an unforgiving world.
Writers: Julia Leigh
Release Date: 02 Dec 2011
Runtime: 101 min
Rating: TV-14
Country: Australia
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A bold, elegant, and hypnotic film that challenges conventional narratives; a must-see for fans of provocative contemporary cinema. Highly recommended.
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