March 15, 2024, 8:25 a.m.
Repression and blasphemy in The Devils
Sex in art needs no excuses, part 3
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Hi friends,
The sex in art series continues. This week, I wrote about Ken Russell's The Devils.
Sexual repression leads to blasphemy in The Devils: Sex in art needs no excuses, part 3
In Ken Russell's The Devils (1971) bottled up sexual obsession erupts as demonic possession of a group of cloistered nuns in 17th century France. A repressed nun develops a sexual obsession with an extremely not repressed priest and soon everyone is running naked and screaming while doing very naughty things with crucifixes. It does not go well for anyone, and the story ends in ashes and tears. The story is based on historical events, the Loudun possessions, and some of the weirdest and saddest shit depicted in the film actually happened.
Thanks for reading and see you on the internet!
AK