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rabbit831 wrote on 02/10/2010:

I've bought many books and DVD's from TLA ranging from straight to full XXX-rated. I am also a writer of gay fiction. I don't know if I was expecting more from this film, but it may be one of the worst films I have ever seen, even taking into consideration it's production year of 1980. The cover and review were so misleading that I would consider asking for my money back, but it wouldn't be worth the trouble. The film was choppy, the plot hard to follow and without any meaning or logic until more than near the end, the actions of the characters did not allow one to become involved enough in the film to allow any emotional involvement, although the subtitles were not too bad as I speak French. I give this an overall POOR rating and would gladly give this to anyone who wanted it for free.

Barry wrote on 11/26/2009:

It has taken me time to collect several of the films of Philippe Vallois whose unashamed and sometimes explicit eroticism filmed with the eye of an artist are worthy of any serious collector of gay cinema.. This one had been on my wish list since seeing some stills many years ago. I managed to find a dubious copy a while back, but now at last a DVD has been released which I ordered immediately. The loveable Guy played by Serge Avedikian is a remarkable and joyous character, a true simple innocent and a revelation to watch on screen. Shaken from his protective isolation he finds love with the wounded, lost and handsome German soldier Rolf played by Piotr Stanislas and with it the joy, the jealousy and the sorrows we all experience. It is a great examination of a relationship. Other films of Philippe Vallois worth seeking are Johan, Sexus Dei and two I have found that I purchased from France even though they have no subtitles (I do not speak French) Halteroflic, and Un parfum nomme Said. I will hope that someone does release them to the English speaking world eventually.