Beyond Vanilla
Beyond Vanilla
| 27 September 2001 (USA)
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Much as the title suggests, Beyond Vanilla explores the kinkier aspects of sex on the other side of vanilla. With interviews, demonstrations and a good dose of how-to instructions, this documentary covers the gamut of fetishes and SM practices. From bondage, flogging and fisting to knife play, fire and golden showers, director Claes Lilja takes us on an unforgettable journey to the wilder side of sex. Sharing fantasies, experiences and pleasures, the over 60 people interviewed in the film help to blur boundaries and shed new light on sexuality and sexual practices. Open your mind and the rest will follow...

Reviews
FeistyUpper

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

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Casey Duggan

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

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Maleeha Vincent

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

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Fleur

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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d2x2

Fair play to the guy who shot Beyond Vanilla, he took a risk.On the other hand the production is so bad, the film quality is very low, there is no script, no structure, no insight into the psyche of people interviewed and their movie for getting involved in kinky play. Some pictures are in for shock value but add nothing to the essay. Apart from the main man showing off in a leather cap, was there any reason to shoot - and show- this movie?

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WLAHOTTOP

An impressive insight into the psyche of kinkier sex. These interviews seem to really touch the truths people feel and experience, and it's refreshing to hear. Stimulating but not pornographic, informative without judging, and professionally done, I thought it was terrific!!

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ericfisteur

I saw this film in the festival here in Bruxelles and I was very impressed to learn so much. It is the best film about sex I have ever seen. Now I want to see part 2! The best thing was to learn about techniques and also see the people do it. I recommend this film.

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psbill

Extremely well shot and edited film detailing various sexual behaviours, some of which, will be considered extreme by many. Very candid......extremely graphic sexually.....and shows in great detail different types of sex which consenting adults participate.As it's title indicates.....the film goes "Beyond Vanilla". This film will be an eye opener for many......will bother some.....but above all us, is an accurate depiction of various sexual practices and very good narratives in regards to why men and women enjoy such sexual activities.Look for this film to be banned in certain areas......so watch it while you can.

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