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Amusing and provocative, this series of four shorts explores the expanding boundaries of female sexuality by focusing on four unique and divergent women, all outcasts from conventional society as well as outlaws from mainstream feminism. Bondage (1983, 20 min) features an unidentified woman explaining the pleasures of bondage and tit torture and the "very warm, very safe, very secure" feeling that comes with it. Annie (1989, 10 min) stars ex-porn actress and performance artist (and self-declared "post-porn modernist") Annie Sprinkle, who offers an entertaining segment in which she transforms "average" women into sex stars and invites the audience to join her in examining and admiring her cervix with the aid of a flashlight and a speculum. Dr. Paglia (1992, 23 min) features Dr. Camile Paglia, professor of Humanities at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, who came into contentious prominence with the publication of her best-selling book, "Sexual Personae," in 1990. The narcissistic, "anti-feminist" feminist and "academic rottweiler" discusses her theories as well as her disastrous sex life. Max (1992, 27 min) is perhaps the most fascinating of the segments. Interviewed is Native American Anita Valerio, who was formerly a stunningly beautiful lesbian but who now, thanks to surgery, is Max, a handsome heterosexual "almost" male. His discussion of the power of testosterone is highly amusing.

Product Format Information

DVD : $26.99

Availability: Usually ships in
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Running Time: 160 minutes
Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 720229912471
Catalog #: DV1064082

Studio : First Run Features

Features:
Interview(s): With director Monika Treut
Introduction by Monika Treut, filmmaker biography, photo gallery

Keywords

BDSM, Compilation/Collection/Short Film/Shorts/, Gay/Lesbian, Lesbian, Sexuality: Lesbian, Transgender/Transsexual

Genres

Lesbian, Trans/Transgender

Customer Reviews

WOW!

Amos Lassen wrote on 02/13/2011:

“FEMALE MISBEHAVIOR”
WOW!
Amos Lassen
First Run Films is about to release “Female Misbehavior” on December 19 and I am letting you know that this is one DVD that is a must have. The German director, Monika Treut, has been a leader in Lesbian filmmaking by making controversial films and she has labored to dispel existing notions and tearing down stereotypes. In this new compilation DVD, she does not disappoint. She “explores the outer limits” of lesbian behavior and sexuality as each film focuses on a woman who in some way challenges the status quo. She thereby either provokes shock and rage or gains respect –all depending on the viewer’s personal opinions and frame of mind. Treut has been called naughty, provocative, outrageous and fascinating and her films have become embraced by the GLBT community due to their honesty. She is sexual and political and totally engrossing. Let’s take a brief look at each of the five films on the DVD.
“Annie” focuses on Annie Sprinkle a well-known German porn star, performance artist and a literal authority on all things sexual, Let me say that this is quite a bold short film and when we take a look inside of Annie, we really do.
The gay icon Camille Paglia is at the center of the second short as Treut confronts her on issues that matter to our community. Dr. “Paglia” a fascinating look at a fascinating woman.
Into S and M? Even if you aren’t, “Bondage” will keep you viewing as an S and M practitioner discusses the use of pain and pleasure.
“Max” is about a female to male transsexual and the journey he/she makes in order to live in society as an equal.
Finally there is “Didn’t I Do I It for Love”, a study of the famous dominatrix, Eva Norvind. She was, before her death, a sex therapist during the 1980s. This is almost a full length film and I found it to be absolutely amazing with something to teach everyone regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Each and every short is a gem and this is a high quality DVD which has something for everyone. It is not for the squeamish, however. There is a great deal of boldness here. Treut explores sexuality, not just lesbian sexuality and this is not a film for just women but for all of us. It should be required viewing for our community as it answers so many questions and provides great insight.
The DVD features also have a great deal of information including an introduction by the director and an interview with her as well as a biography and photo gallery.
I know that I am the kind of reviewer that usually only give reviews but let me state emphatically that this is a wonderful film that deserves to be seen. When you do see it, you will understand why I say that.