Paul Raymond’s Erotica (1982) Softcore (Brigitte Lahaie)
Title: Paul Raymond's Erotica
Director: Brian Smedley-Aston
Duration: 85 minutes
Also Known As: Erotica
Description:
The film centers on a photo-journalist, portrayed by Brigitte Lahaie, who is interested in documenting Paul Raymond and the performers at his clubs. The narrative primarily showcases nude dancing routines from Raymond's London cabarets during the early 1980s, drawing inspiration from the elaborate performances of Paris's Crazy Horse club while enhancing the explicitness of the displays. The performances feature women stripping from elaborate costumes and executing energetic, athletic dance moves, influenced by the disco-aerobics trend. The dancers perform solo, in groups, and sometimes interact with nude male dancers. Interwoven with these routines is the story of Lahaie's character as she navigates her journey to become a dancer-model for Raymond. This journey includes several softcore sexual encounters with various characters, though notably excluding Mr. Raymond himself. One significant scene, set in a sauna, is noted for potentially featuring the first on-screen erection in British film history.
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