Recently released by CULT EPICS in their 3rd TINTO BRASS Box Set, this psychedelic pop film is sure to please any cult fan.
It is on the total opposite spectrum than the usually soft lighting, soft core Brass films that one might be used to, but this is such a great film. In my opinion, these early Brass films (this one included) are extremely artistic and lack the style that Brass would later on develop. The do not use women as an object within a subject, but more emphasis is put on women as part of the subject in these earlier, psychedelic/pop art films.
This film has very little dialogue and is filled with a soundtrack by "Freedom" who was the remnants of Procol Harum. This film is filled with political statements, statements on war, sex, interracial love, etc. Very different than the Late 1980's to 1990's Tinto Brass most people might be used to, but an amazing and lovely film. In addition to that it is wonderful to see where Brass started!
This DVD was made available thanks to a SUPER rare 16mm print from Radely Metzger's private collection, under the title of "The Artful Penetration of Barbara."
Side Note- On one of these early films commentary, in the Tinto Brass Collection, Volume 3, Brass states that he was originally commissioned to direct THE SHINING, but turned it down. While I love Tinto Brass, I can't image anyone topping Kubrick's direction of Stephen King's, THE SHINING!
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