DVD 89 IMDB 6.8

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#2154

Drama, Romance

Hedy Lamarr	Eva Hermann
Leopold Kramer	Eva's Father
Aribert Mog	Adam
Zvonimir Rogoz	Emile
Emil Jerman	Eva´s husband
Jirina Steimarová	Typist
Bedrich Vrbský	Eva´s father
Jirina Stepnicková	Eva
Antonín Kubový	Ein Landstreicher
Karel Macha-Kuca	Der Rechtsanwalt
Stepnickov
Vrbsk
André Nox	Le Pere
Pierre Nay	L'Amant

Director	Gustav Machaty; Gustav Machatý; Machat
Producer	Gustav Machaty; Moriz Grunhut; Frantisek Horký
Writer	Gustav Machaty; Frantisek Horký; Robert Horky

Called "the most whispered about picture in the world" at its release, Ecstasy shocked moviegoers with its erotic depiction of sex, particularly scenes of a young Lamarr swimming naked and its images of this unknown beauty at the height of passion. The European film, made at a time when U.S. films were restricted by the censorship code, propelled Lamarr into Hollywood stardom and became an internationally known classic hailed for its sophisticated approach to sexuality and ingenious camera work that would later inspire filmmakers.

Lamarr stars as Eva, a young woman who marries an older man and is rejected on their wedding night. Frustrated, she runs away and meets a younger man who responds to her unfulfilled yearnings. They embark on a passionate affair with dreams of happiness, but soon are tangled in a web of tragic repercussions. A lyrical, sensual exploration of one woman's journey of sexual discovery, Ecstasy maintains a special place in movie history.