Scandinavian Blue

The Erotic Cinema of Sweden and Denmark in the 1960s and 1970s

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by Jack Stevenson

Type

Studies

Subject

Genre > Porn films

Keywords

erotism, Sweden, Denmark, 1960s, 1970s

Publishing date

2010

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 304 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-4488-5

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Book Presentation:
This book traces the development of modern Scandinavian erotic cinema as it evolved in Denmark and Sweden, from the gentle Swedish naturalist films, starting with One Summer of Happiness in the 50s, to the controversial groundbreakers like I Am Curious (Yellow) of the 60s and on through to the dawn of “Liberated Denmark,” where, in the early 70s, the abolition of censorship was celebrated in films like 24 Hours with Ilse and the production of a number of other films that were blatantly pornographic.

Also considered is the influence of these films on other countries, particularly the United States, where Scandinavian erotic cinema helped to set in motion the sexual revolution and contributed to the end of film censorship.

About the Author:
An American expatriate living in Denmark since 1993, Jack Stevenson has written extensively about Danish cinema.

Press Reviews:
"there’s no better authority on exploitation cinema to head up this fascinating, in-depth history of the sexually liberated cinema"—Shock Cinema; "indispensable…a valuable and entertaining book"—Cineaste; "an absolutely fascinating read"—Little Shoppe of Horrors; "knowledgeable, intelligently…one of the best (and best designed) books to surface under the McFarland imprint"—Video Watchdog; "eye-opening…indispensible. A clear overview (of the subject) penned in an accessible style"—North-Art Magazine; "thorough and comprehensive. There is simply no better or more comprehensive book on this subject"—pop void.com; "a major work of film scholarship that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious film buff"—Van Helsing’s Journal; "insanely heroic…a breath of fresh air in the history of cinema"—John Waters; "an engaging, well-written history filled with fascinating characters. A must for anyone interested in sex cinema"—Linda Williams, author of Hardcore: Power, Pleasure and the Frenzy of the Visible and Porn Studies.

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