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I, a Woman [VHS]

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Its plot is now a cliche and a staple of late night Cinemax movies.But there was a time when cinema was trying to seriously explore adult themes. And in the 1960's one of the most important of these was "I,a Woman".
The plot is quite simple. A naive woman, raised in a Christian family decides to break away and explore her sexuality by having sex with as many men as possible. What makes it special is the almost quaint quality the movie projects. And, of course, the presence of a an amazingly beautiful and special actress called Essy Persson. She projects pure sensuality but is able to convey the heartbreak behind living a life of such carefree sexuality. I recommend this movie. Don't expect a lot of sex and nudity (in fact, it will probably carry a soft-R rating today) but it does contain some great acting by Persson and a truly special sense of 1960's sexual freedom.

Essy Persson, the personification of a High School Student's lust, and
dreams of conquest. or at least that is what i dreamed of when i was in
high school. i first became aware of this movie, when i was 17, after
seeing an add for it in my local newspaper. having the luck of looking
older than i really was, i went into manhattan to see this film at one of
the "adult" film theatres. the scenes of ms Persson, half-nude or fully
naked stayed with me for a long time. having a copy of this film, brings
back all those memories of lust, i had and sometimes still have for a
beautiful actress.

Perhaps I'm missing the point but I failed to see how this film could be classed as an erotic masterpiece. Firstly it was dubbed which takes the romance out of anything and secondly it was actually quite boring.

I hope that the real plot and character development was lost in the translation, I would have much preferred it to have been subtitled.

One to avoid I'm afraid. Sorry.

I was so pleased to get hold of this film. I a Woman is my all time favourite book in the world.

The film is very good and well done but in no way can capture the essence of the book. The film concentrates on Siv and her sexual exploits as of course it would do, but to really capture the nature of this girl you have to read the book. It is one of the most profound and truthful books I have ever read.

This film is going to seem a little dated to any younger audiences but nevertheless Essy Persson is very watchable and sexy. It is a rare film so unfortunately the price reflects this.

If you are expecting out and out eroticism then you may find this a little tame.

Read the book. It is amazing.

Leave it to the swedish to make one of the all time classics of erotic film. I, a woman is the story of a drop-dead gorgeous nurse, who while innocent and perhaps even naive, is dead set on getting every man she meets into bed. What a great plot!