In The Realm Of The Senses - 1976 - 7/10
AKA - Ai no Korīda // 愛のコリーダ

Claustrophobic film of obsession and increasing stakes as thrills diminish.
Retelling the story of Sada Abe, ex-hooker, now servant in small hotel.
The proprietor initiates an affair with her, at once sleazy and torrid.
He discards his wife to increase his time with Sada.
Arthouse film, supposedly meant for the mainstream, yet far too explicit.
Graphic sex will alarm prudes, too much plot and artistic photography will bore pornsters.
The score is memorable, and used to great effect.
Camerawork is filled haunting rain soaked scenes, amidst the rising banner of war outside the hotel.