Salò

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2003-10-07 04:39pm

I just bought Salò, Criterion Collection DVD #17 (out of print) on eBay. My winning bid was $382.73 US.

Just thought I'd let you know a little more about my beautiful (albeit sad and compulsive) DVD collection.

zombie84 · Post by **zombie84** » 2003-10-07 05:18pm

I hope you have a strong stomache.

A very distrubing film.

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2003-10-07 05:53pm

What's so disturbing about it? I've never even heard of it, let alone seen it.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-10-07 06:02pm

IIRC, it's based on a book by the Marquis de Sade. That should tell you all you need to know.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-10-07 07:22pm

HemlockGrey wrote:IIRC, it's based on a book by the Marquis de Sade. That should tell you all you need to know.

Still don't understand why that would make it disturbing, as I need to know who he is now.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-10-07 07:31pm

$382.73 for a DVD? What does it do, grow arms and give you a handjob?

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-10-07 07:37pm

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:
HemlockGrey wrote:IIRC, it's based on a book by the Marquis de Sade. That should tell you all you need to know.
Still don't understand why that would make it disturbing, as I need to know who he is now.

His name is the origin of the word "sadism".

Does that help?

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Andrew J. · Post by **Andrew J.** » 2003-10-07 07:49pm

Almost 400 dollars for a DVD!?

Doesn't anyone know how to conserve money anymore?

zombie84 · Post by **zombie84** » 2003-10-07 08:14pm

The english title of the film is 120 Days in Sodom, or something similar to that. Its an older film from 1975 that was banned in many countries for years--IIRC, the Criterion DVD is the first time it was released uncut in Britain (and this appears to no longer be available).

It recounts how in Nazi-occupied Italy a bunch of youngsters are rounded up and subjected to all forms of sexual debauchery and perversion. If things like watching people being forced to each shit and other forms of forced sexual perversion and torture, often involving executions, make your stomache turn then you may want to skip this one. Its actually a very intelligent film believe it or not; it explores the nazi fascination with experimentation and perversion and things of that nature. Its actually very Art House-ish. Disturbing, powerful and fascinating. I wouldnt recommend repeated viewings.