@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Sex Positive
"What if you knew a deadly epidemic was coming and no one would believe you?"
Sex Positive explores the life of Richard Berkowitz, a revolutionary gay S&M hustler turned AIDS activist in the 1980s, whose incomparable contribution to the invention of safe sex has never been aptly credited. Mr. Berkowitz emerged from the epicenter of the epidemic demanding a solution to the problem before the outside world would take heed. Now destitute and alone, Mr. Berkowitz tells his story to a world who never wanted to listen.
Quick Stats
4.9
TMDB Rating
11
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1h 15m
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Key Crew
DirectorDavid Lynch
WriterAri Aster
CinematographyDenis Villeneuve
ComposerBong Joon-ho
EditorWong Kar-wai
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Viola Pugh
Mira
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Daniel Driver
Father Abel
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Frances Swinton
The Conductor
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Keanu Phoenix
Lena
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Natalie Nyong'o
Mr. Crane
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Tom Pitt
The Woman in Red
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Saoirse Robbie
Solomon
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Oscar Chalamet
Iris
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Cate Coleman
The Colonel
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Mahershala Fassbender
The Stranger
