cinékink sunday, may 6 - night porter
Welcome to the May edition of CinéKink, Montreal’s kinky film and discussion series!
What? “Night Porter”
Directed by Liliana Cavani, 1974
Starring Charlotte Rampling and Dirk Bogarde
Film synopsis: Liliana Cavani’s controversial film featured a breakout performance by the American actress Charlotte Rampling in this Italian tour de force. Thirteen years after World War II, while working as a night porter in a Vienna hotel occupied by ex-Nazis, a former SS concentration camp officer, played by Dirk Bogarde, is astonished when a past victim-lover (Rampling), checks into the hotel with her husband. Despite the horrific nature of their former "relationship"—glimpsed in flashbacks of rape, torture and humiliation—their sadomasochistic sexual bond is soon rekindled. Eventually, the SS wants to eliminate the woman, as she is a witness to war crimes. “The Night Porter” is not only an operatic and disturbing cult film that deftly examines the cruelty and decadence of Nazi culture, but an unconventional love story. Based on writer-director Liliana Cavani’s interviews with an actual concentration camp survivor, “The Night Porter” is one of the more controversial films of the 1970s, examining aspects of human interaction few works dare to touch.
When? Sunday, May 6. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., screening starts at 6:30. There will be a short break followed by a discussion for up to 90 minutes.
Where? The Secret Playground at 1410 Wolfe St, Suite 301, corner of Ste-Catherine E., near metro Beaudry (http://attitudes.cc/Eng/events.htm#spintro). No food is provided, but feel free to bring your own; there are numerous restaurants and dépanneurs nearby and the kitchen is available for use.
How much? We ask for a $5 contribution to cover the costs of space rental, equipment and movie acquisition. This is a not-for-profit event.
About CinéKink: The CinéKink film and discussion series aims to be challenging and stimulating to all - from staunchly vanilla to total SM newbie to seasoned kinkster! Every first Sunday of the month, we screen an SM-related film. Each screening is followed by a one-hour discussion facilitated by local kinky sex geeks Andrea Zanin and Mylène St Pierre. People of all backgrounds, genders and persuasions are welcome. Come for the cheap flicks, stay for the quality conversation!
