Immoral Tales (1974)
Walerian Borowczyk's audacious anthology weaves four centuries of desire, transgression, and taboo into one of French cinema's most provocative erotic landmarks.
Immoral Tales - Movie Information
- Original Title: Contes immoraux
- Release Year: 1974
- Directed by: Walerian Borowczyk
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 2h 5m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: Hungarian, Italian, French
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 28, 1974 (France - 16), March 10, 1976 (United States), September 27, 1974 (Germany - 18), September 20, 1982 (Brazil - 18), February 20, 1978 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: Heroínas do Mal (BR), Τολμηρές ιστορίες (GR), Аморальные истории (SU), Аморални истории (BG), Umoralske fortællinger - Contes immoraux (DK), I racconti immorali di Borowczyk (IT), Ahlaksız Öyküler (TR), Omoraliska berättelser (SE)
- Production Companies: Argos films, Syn-Frank Enterprises
- Production Countries: France
Immoral Tales - Plot
Four erotic tales from in various historical eras. The first, 'The Tide', is set in the present day, and concerns a student and his young female cousin stranded on the beach by the tide, secluded from prying eyes. 'Therese Philosophe' is set in the nineteenth century, and concerns a girl being locked in her bedroom, where she contemplates the erotic potential of the objects contained within it. 'Erzsebet Bathory' is a portrait of the sixteenth-century countess who allegedly bathed in the blood of virgins, while 'Lucrezia Borgia' concerns an incestuous fifteenth-century orgy involving Lucrezia, her brother, and her father the Pope.
Immoral Tales - Trailer
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Four Erotic tales that take us back through the centuries.
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Immoral Tales - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Walerian Borowczyk
Main Cast
- Lise Danvers
- Fabrice Luchini
- Charlotte Alexandra
- Lisbeth Hummel
- Paloma Picasso
- Pascale Christophe
- Florence Bellamy
- Lorenzo Berinizi
- Jacopo Berinizi
- Philippe Desboeuf
Writers
- André Pieyre de Mandiargues
- Walerian Borowczyk
Producers
- Anatole Dauman
Immoral Tales - FAQs
Where can you stream Immoral Tales?
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Is Immoral Tales based on true historical events?
Two of the four segments draw from historical figures. 'Erzsébet Báthory' is inspired by the real 16th-century Hungarian countess accused of bathing in the blood of young women. 'Lucrezia Borgia' is based on the infamous Renaissance noblewoman and her family's alleged crimes and scandals.
What is Immoral Tales about?
Immoral Tales is a French erotic anthology film comprising four vignettes set across different historical periods. The stories range from a present-day beach seduction between cousins to a 19th-century girl's solitary contemplation, the blood-soaked legend of Countess Báthory, and an orgiastic episode involving the Borgia family.
Who directed Immoral Tales?
Immoral Tales was directed by Walerian Borowczyk, the Polish-French filmmaker celebrated for his distinctive blend of surrealism, eroticism, and meticulous visual artistry. Borowczyk also served as editor on the film, maintaining complete creative control over the final cut.
Who are the main actors in Immoral Tales?
The film features Lise Danvers and Fabrice Luchini in the first segment, Charlotte Alexandra in the second, Lisbeth Hummel and Paloma Picasso in the third, and Florence Bellamy, Lorenzo Berinizi, Jacopo Berinizi, and Philippe Desboeuf in the fourth. Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo Picasso, is among the most notable cast members.
What is the runtime of Immoral Tales?
Immoral Tales has a total runtime of approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes). The film is divided into four distinct segments, each varying in length, with the later historical episodes generally running longer than the contemporary opening story.
When was Immoral Tales first released?
Immoral Tales was first released in France on August 28, 1974. It subsequently opened in Germany on September 27, 1974, reached the United States on March 10, 1976, and was released in Spain on February 20, 1978, and in Brazil on September 20, 1982.
What language is Immoral Tales filmed in?
The film's original language is French, reflecting its French production. However, the film also incorporates Hungarian and Italian dialogue across its four segments, corresponding to the different historical settings and nationalities of the characters portrayed in each vignette.
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