Behind the green door (Marilyn Chambers 1972 Hq)
Film Overview:
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Directors: Artie Mitchell, Jim Mitchell
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Writer: Anonymous
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Stars: Marilyn Chambers, George S. McDonald, Johnnie Keyes, Elizabeth Knowles
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Country: USA
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Language: English
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Release Date: 13 January 1973 (UK)
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Also Known As: A zöld ajtó mögött
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Filming Locations: San Francisco, California, USA
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Runtime: 72 minutes
Synopsis: The film follows a narrative initiated in a fast-food restaurant where two men discuss a mysterious incident. One man recounts a story set on a terrace by a lake, where a woman is kidnapped. After being blindfolded, she is welcomed by another woman and subjected to a series of sexual encounters on stage with multiple partners in front of an audience, culminating in an orgy. The narrative includes flashbacks, and the action mainly unfolds in silence, focusing on physical interactions rather than dialogue.
Cultural Context:"Behind the Green Door" is noted for its role in the Golden Age of adult films, akin to "Deep Throat" (1972). The film attempts to establish a narrative, despite its limited plot, and serves as a cultural artifact from a time of increasing sexual freedom before the AIDS crisis. It features cameo appearances from notable figures, illustrating a shift in the perception of adult films during that era.
Scenes Overview: 1. Introduction of characters, including Marilyn Chambers as Gloria. 2. Gloria's kidnapping and introduction to the sex theater. 3. Interactions with multiple partners, including significant scenes with Johnnie Keyes. 4. The climax of the orgy and audience participation. 5. The film concludes with Gloria and the truck driver-narrator's union.
Critical Reception: While the film attempts to create a narrative and offers a glimpse into a transformative period in adult film history, it has been critiqued for lacking eroticism, primarily due to the absence of dialogue and character engagement. The film is recognized for its historical significance rather than its ability to evoke arousal.
