Quiet Days In Clichy (UK)

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Review of Quiet Days In Clichy
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Michael Tsang

One of the most notorious and controversial sex films in cinema history
Certificate: 18
Running Time: 100 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Banned in the UK for over 30 years, Quiet Days In Clichy is one of the most notorious and controversial sex films in cinema history. Adapted by Danish filmmaker Jens Jørgen Thorsen from Henry Miller`s `Tropic Of Cancer` Quiet Days In Clichy charts the decadent, erotic Parisian odyssey of two hedonistic bohemians Joey (Paul Valjean) and Carl (Wayne Rodda).

Penniless but hopeful, struggling writer Joey and his roommate Carl spend their days and nights trawling the clubs, cafes and streets of Paris pursuing the carnal charms of the city. Their endeavours result in a series of wild orgies and outrageous erotic adventures with an endless parade of wanton women, including a stoned neighbour, various prostitutes, a teenage runaway nymphomaniac and a beautiful but reluctant Scandinavian. Considered to be the most daring and honest film adaptation of any of Miller`s works, Thorsen`s Quiet Days In Clichy is a provocative and graphic exploration of sexual liberation, inventively and innovatively directed on location in Paris. Highlighting the film`s beautiful monochrome visuals (Paris has rarely been shot with such affection) is a soundtrack of suitably ribald songs by the legendary Country Joe McDonald.

Special Features:
`Dirty Books, Dirty Movies` interview with Henry Miller`s editor and publisher Barney Rosset
`Songs of Clichy` - interview with soundtrack composer Country Joe McDonald
Poster and stills gallery
Cast and crew biographies
Film notes