D-3 before the film is released 50 shades of Gray (Fifty shades of Gray, in English) and already 100,000 places pre-reserved in France.
Film prohibited for children under 12 in France
As in ELJames’ bestselling book, the story revolves around the desires of a young college student, Anastasia Steele (played by Dakota Johnson), whose internship quickly takes another turn with meeting Christian Gray (Jamie Dornan). , a business man with women and sadomasochistic sexual practices.
In France, only those under 12 will be deprived of a sitting on Wednesday 11 February. But many countries, such as Canada or the United Kingdom, have chosen to ban the feature film to viewers under the age of 18 and Malaysia has simply ruled out its theatrical release.
Increase in STIs and risky practices among female readers
In may and in August 2014, the novel, known for its deliberately provocative and violent content towards women, had led to an increase in female readers’ opinions.sexually transmitted infections (STI) and risky behaviors (alcohol, violent and / or multiple partners).
Some amateurs have indeed modified their sex life to explore new facets by taking example from the libertine characters of this trilogy.
Towards more risky sexual practices?
Should we expect an upsurge in risky sexual practices with the cinema release of the bestseller? The directors and producers calm things down. They were cautious about the erotic sequences visible. Their content will be very watered down compared to the book (whose most “hard” scene, called the stamp, has been removed). So the feature film is not as sexually explicit as the book.
However, 20 minutes of the entire film (or 14%) will be devoted to the various coital activities of the two protagonists. The feature film features numerous scenes of sex and nudity, as well as the description of erotic games based on domination, submission, and sex. sadomasochistic practices.
But in the end, wouldn’t curious public expect one thing? See the way this type of sex is portrayed on the screen, without it being a pornographic film.
Condom, screening: protect yourself
And if you had the urge, after watching the feature film, to venture into new territory, don’t forget to use condoms every time you have sex and do a screening test sexually transmitted diseases with your partner.
Several centers in France offer free screening: anonymous and free screening centers (CDAG), STI information, screening and diagnosis centers (CIDDIST), family planning and education centers (CPEF) and the PMI (Maternal and Child Protection) centers.
50 shades of Gray, in theaters on February 11, 2015.
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