Monday, March 31, 2008

The Book of Revelation Book/Film



Having read the book some time ago,I was surprised to see that an Australian Film has been made. The book is originally set in Amsterdam - so you'd think euro-chic exploitation would be just around the corner. (ala Baise moi without the guns) .

What struck me about the book (I can't comment on the film as I have not seen it yet) was the premise of 'normal' life torn away in seconds, A man (who is a Dancer- so sic physically attractive and desirable ) goes out to buy a pack of cigarettes and is abducted by three cloaked women for 12 days.
The journey of the book is the character trying to put his life back in order after the 'event' and how he emotionally feels about what has happened to him. Did he enjoy it ? was it a wish fulfillment fantasy? was it the empowerment of these women at the expense of his ego and imprisonment? These questions and more are raised.

Books and films that deal with sexuality in all it's -shall we say non normal desires - are always going to be hard on the eyes.and yet anything that reflects human desires in whatever shape or form is not to be ignored because the cost of doing so leads to closure of the mind, with that in mind the filming of 'Book of Revelations' is to be applauded - however whether it is as effective as film as it was as a book I will have to wait and see.

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