Sacred Flesh

Description

Torn between sexual desire, her vows of chastity and her fear of eternal damnation, a medieval nun struggles with her sanity.

Bordering on madness, she seeks solace in the savage words of sexual denial that are spoken to her by a disturbing "death nun" vision. Her sanity is further threatened by the imagined figure of Mary Magdalen, who challenges her concepts of sex as an evil, malignant force.

In between these discussions, the nun's mind is filled with brooding, violent, sexual fantasies that push her into a world of blackness, blood, and orgasmic self destruction.

Customer Reviews:

Okay but nothing special........2007-09-05

The story line is ok. The acting is fair. Not too bad. I enjoy this type of movie and found it to be entertaining.

A 'Classy' Naked Nun Fest.......2004-04-03

If you've ever reveled in guilt over your desire to explore the sex lives of nuns, 'Sacred Flesh' should definitely be on your list. I saw this film for the first time in its limited theatrical run in London some years ago with my ex-catholic girlfriend. Due to her years in strict English catholic schools, she was attracted to anything having to do with nuns and sexuality. I wasn't expecting much out of this film other than some softcore nun sex scenes, but as it turned out the writer/director really took the theological debate about earthly vs heavenly satisfaction very seriously. Ultimately, the film doesn't really take sides, but presents repression and lust with both their torments and rewards. Either way, I had a great night at the movies, and I recommend this film for anyone who wants a little bit of philosophy with their kink!

Naughty Nuns Beautifully Photographed.......2004-04-03

Wow! This movie rivals Behind Convent Walls and Sinful Nuns of St. Valentine as one of the best 'nunsploitation' films around. If you went to Catholic school you should definitely see this film!

Description

Set in 7th century China, Temptation of a Monk stars Joan Chen as a beautiful princess and destructive temptress who wreaks havoc in a young general's life. It tells the epic story of a disgraced man's journey into self-discovery.

Customer Reviews:

I Love This Movie!.......2005-12-13

Foreign films are soooo.... Foreign. And TOAM is not an exception. Do to the many excellent reviews already given the story has already been given away several times-so I won't feel bad if my contribution gives away the story some more. This movie is a buddhist love story. There is Violet the 19th princess who has this eccentric relationship with the hero. However, she dies. Many are tricked into thinking she returns later as the dead general's wife. Her purpose is to Tempt the monk with SEX which she does well. It's in the final scene that Violet makes her reappearance as the pony that the monk rides off on (into the sunset :) satisfying her destiny to be his companion while complementing his monkhood which she was unable to do after his conversion. Recall that the Monk was a general much given to womanizing and gaming hence he had no use for such a fierce knife. It is obvious in the scene where violet encounters the hunting generals that a relationship already existed between the Tang-y princess and the jovial general ;)

The complexity of this movie becomes evident after about the 19th viewing - This is a great movie.

temptation can be a passive response.......2001-06-17

Hong Kong director Clara Law's film is based on a novel by Lillian Lee, who also wrote Farewell My Concubine. Set in China's Tang dynasty, it concerns the antagonism between two generals, Shi (Wu Hsin-Kuo) and Huo Da (Zhang Fengyi) who plot to overthrow the Emperor. Shi retreats from the fight when the ascendant heir is killed and seeks refuge in a Buddhist monastery. Law lacks the narrative skill to elucidate the story, relying instead on random set pieces, which occasionally redeem her painfully slow pace. The stylised use of colour and choreography in the opening ceremony and in an extended brothel sequence are very lovely, and she out-Peckinpah's Peckinpah in savage slow-motion massacres. Law has a good eye for composition, favouring the use of wind and smoke in her exteriors, and the burning of a house near the end is very beautiful. The brothel sequence features a transvestite, and the sex scene between Shi and a nun is all the more erotic because their shaved heads give it a particular subtext. Of the actors, Joan Chen manages to connect with the audience, though her screen time is limited, and the abbott monk raises a few laughs.

temptation and restraint.......2000-05-23

this movie has got to be one of the greatest stories of all times, if you can understand it. you need to understand the asian culture in order to truly grasp what's going on as joan chen acts two roles. it has no relevance on the story, it's just this woman trying to kill the hero-the 19th princess is already dead. it is the monk being tempted which is obviously the core of the movie-where our hero has forsaken revenge for introspection. it is only after he is pushed to the furthest point of endurance where he fights back, and even then unwillingly. it is this self-control that most US viewers have a hard time comprehending, but one sees that the hero's opponent's lack of self-control is what makes him lose in the end, a modern fable this is

Confusing Story.......2000-05-13

Temptations starts off well, but it gets confusing when Joan Chen's character Scarlet is killed. Then, later on, when our hero takes refuge in a Buddhist monastary, Joan Chen shows up again as Violet. Was she supposed to be Scarlet's twin sister, or what? The sex scene in the monastery, in which Chen and the protagonist are bald from having shaved their heads, is pretty erotic, but apart from that, there is no reason to see this movie at all.

Yet again disappointed!.......2000-01-12

First let me say that I like this film. It's beautiful with a intriguing story.

With that out of the way let me again point out that Fox/Lorber has again put out a poor DVD edition of another film. The subtitles are on the film and very big. I guess I shouldn't complain as you can read them, unlike most of Fox/Lorber films.

This is in Full Screen. I wish someone could explain to me how Fox/Lorber can call their movies widescreen with they are full frame? Someone should call them on this fact as they repeatedly call their movies widescreen that are obviously full screen.

The video is decent as is the audio. All I can say is that it's watchable and doesn't take too much away from the original. But again it's just a poor transfer.

Product Description

New Zealand released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. Languages: o Mandarin(Dolby Digital 2.0) o English (subtitles) Synopsis: This melodramatic epic martial arts outing from Hong Kong filmmaker Clara Law is set in 7th-century China and center's on a disgraced warrior's quest for redemption. Formerly a general, he trustingly made a devil's bargain with a rival general that resulted in the assassination of his troops and the prince he was sworn to protect. Though every part of him aches for bloody vengeance, the fallen fighter follows his mother's advice and becomes a peaceful wanderer. He tries, but things don't go the way he hoped for everywhere he goes. His nemesis attacks, and, before long, kills everyone the good general cares about, including his lover, a beautiful princess. He finally finds solace in a remote Buddhist temple where he undergoes instruction from elderly monks. This time trouble comes in the form of a beautiful widow, a woman who looks exactly like his slain love. On the heels of her betrayal comes the wicked general and before the heroic warrior can find lasting peace, he must survive one last battle. - Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-Sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded by a rival. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers, who then becomes Emperor. Bearing the guilt of betrayal, Shi flees to his ancestral home. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in a remote monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The Emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Inevitably, Shi sets out to confront his rival in a climactic showdown. Special Features: o Interactive Menu o Scene Access

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