The Image (1975 film)

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The Image is a 1975 American adult drama that was re-released in an edited version in 1976. The film is also known by two other titles: The Punishment of Anne and The Mistress and the Slave and was directed by Radley Metzger.<ref name="PB-201406">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="TB-201406">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Pubic Wars 4 Part 2">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The film is based upon the classic 1956 sadomasochistic novel L'Image, written by Catherine Robbe-Grillet<ref name="autogenerated1975">Template:Cite web</ref> and published under the pseudonym of "Jean de Berg".<ref name="Pubic Wars 4 Part 2" />

Premise

Jean, a middle-aged writer living in Paris, meets an old friend, Claire, and is soon drawn into her world of sadomasochism along with Claire's younger partner Anne.

Structure

The film is divided in 10 chapters, titles in white letters on a black background: Template:Columns-list

Cast

  • Carl Parker as Jean
  • Marilyn Roberts as Claire
  • Mary Mendum (Rebecca Brooke) as Anne<ref name="autogenerated1975"/> then Metzger's girlfriend<ref name="Pubic Wars 4 Part 2" />
  • Valerie Marron as a Salesgirl

Reactions

  • "Anyone into sado-masochism will get obvious fulfillment by watching the surface physical thrills that Metzger provides. The true fulfillment for this viewer was delving deeper into the themes of dominance and submission that the characters were exploring in their relationships." – Boris Lugosi<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • "This is a must own for anyone interested in the fetishes portrayed (graphic oral sex, bondage, whipping, and urination), and also for those who would like to see what quality porn can look like."<ref>"Tuna" und Johnny Web (Uncle Scoopy), The Image (1998)</ref>

Reception

The Image received mixed critical reviews.<ref name=dvdtalk>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=efilmcritic.com>Template:Cite web</ref> Buzz Burgess of DVDTalk gave the film four out of five stars for content, stating that "Metzger [...] has created a piece argued by some to be the best erotic film ever made."<ref name=dvdtalk/> Charles Tatum, of eFilmCritic.com disliked the film, awarding it just two out of five stars, citing a lack of substance, "The Image is just that- pretty pictures of pretty people whipping each other during sexual sessions. Its infamy is understandable, but not deserved."<ref name=efilmcritic.com/> Michael Den Boer praised the actor's performances, especially Brooke's, even implying that she carried the film with her portrayal of Anne.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Although initially praised in Germany, the film became controversial later, and withdrawn from circulation.<ref name="FFB-20140604">Template:Cite web</ref>

Notes

The film The Image was released during the Golden Age of Porn (inaugurated by the 1969 release of Andy WarholTemplate:'s Blue Movie) in the United States, at a time of "porno chic",<ref name="NYT-19730121">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Porno Chic (Jahsonic.com)</ref> in which adult erotic films were just beginning to be widely released, publicly discussed by celebrities (like Johnny Carson and Bob Hope)<ref name="TM-20050329">Template:Cite magazine</ref> and taken seriously by film critics (like Roger Ebert).<ref name="RE-19730613">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="RE-19761124">Template:Cite web</ref>

According to one film reviewer, Radley Metzger's films, including those made during the Golden Age of Porn (1969–1984), are noted for their "lavish design, witty screenplays, and a penchant for the unusual camera angle".<ref name="FM-20140807">Template:Cite web</ref> Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic — and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography".<ref name="WC-20131002">Template:Cite web</ref> Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.<ref name="RCR-19740104">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="PL-2006">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="MoMA-2016">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="DG-20170304">Template:Cite web</ref>

Blu-ray release

In 2011, Synapse Films re-released The Image on Blu-ray and DVD.<ref name="Mondo-Digital">Template:Cite web</ref> The original 35mm negatives were scanned to facilitate the high definition release.<ref name="Mondo-Digital" /><ref name=blu-ray.com>Template:Cite web</ref> In addition to the visual remastering, the audio was also reworked for the re-release, adding DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 to the Blu-ray.<ref name="Mondo-Digital" /><ref name=blu-ray.com/> Synapse also created new cover art for the re-release.<ref name="Mondo-Digital" />

See also

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References

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Further reading

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