Sex and Lucia

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Overview

Sex and Lucia conveys numerous stunning images with colors that shine brightly on this 2.35:1 widescreen anamorphic transfer. The digital photography does lead to a significant amount of hazy shots, especially during the darker moments. The melodic score springs effectively from the entire sound field of the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital transfer. The complexity is not remarkable, but significant power does exist here. This disc also contains a 2.0 channel Dolby Digital transfer, which is more narrow but still works ...
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Overview

Sex and Lucia conveys numerous stunning images with colors that shine brightly on this 2.35:1 widescreen anamorphic transfer. The digital photography does lead to a significant amount of hazy shots, especially during the darker moments. The melodic score springs effectively from the entire sound field of the 5.1 channel Dolby Digital transfer. The complexity is not remarkable, but significant power does exist here. This disc also contains a 2.0 channel Dolby Digital transfer, which is more narrow but still works adequately. This release includes an informative 25-minute behind-the-scenes documentary that discusses all the film's major elements. Director Julio Medem speaks about the story's origins and many of the key themes. Everyone appears very proud of their work, but it never becomes annoying promotional fluff. The documentary's interviews exist in more detail in a separate section, which runs for about 17 minutes. Additional production footage is available in the soundtrack area, which provides basic information and three of the prominent songs. A small photo gallery also includes 36 pictures that contain both filming and screen photos. The remaining extras include biographies for all the key participants, several trailers, and web links. The two Sex and Lucia previews come from the U.S. and Spain, and vary considerably in the content they present. Trailers for The Believer and The Last Minute are also available.
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Special Features

16x9 widescreen; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound; 2.0 Dolby Digital Stereo; Spanish language; English and French subtitles; The Making of Sex and Lucia featurette; Photo gallery; Soundtrack excerpts; Cast interviews; Cast biographies; Theatrical trailers; Palm previews; Web links
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Gregory Baird
Sex truly deserves its top billing in Sex and Lucia, an erotically charged romance written and directed by Julio Medem. Paz Vega stars as Lucia, who travels to a Mediterranean island to recover from the loss of her writer boyfriend, Lorenzo Tristán Ulloa. The story is told through flashbacks to their affair and Lorenzo's work on a novel. A sense of dreamlike serendipity and unabashed eroticism infuses Sex and Lucia; the contemplation and realism of Y Tu Mamá También are nowhere to be found. But, like that recent Alfonso Cuar&oacuten film, Sex and Lucia celebrates sexuality with gusto, including romantic sex on a moonlit beach as well as sex games involving striptease, Polaroids, and blindfolds. Although these scenes stop short of anything hardcore, they are nonetheless deliriously X-rated -- and often exhilarating. A toned-down, R-rated version is also available. Adding to the sensual overload of the film is a sun-drenched island locale that comes vividly to life through unique, almost bleached-out cinematography. Ultimately, Sex and Lucia is a feature-length seduction wherein dreamy afternoon foreplay leads to romance under a full moon. It's a love story with a big, softcore heart.
All Movie Guide - Adam Bregman
A romantic and gorgeous film, Lucia Y El Sexo has a serpentine plot that viewers may not be able to keep up with. But it hardly matters as this film is a delight for the senses in every other way. There's plenty of sex served up hot and steamy, a beautiful island where Lucia strolls around naked, and luscious cinematography that focuses on both bodies and countryside. Lorenzo (Tristan Ulloa) is a less than successful novelist, but he has inspired one avid fan, Lucia (Paz Vega), and the scene where she meets him in a restaurant and immediately asks him to move in with her is a romantic knockout. Their relationship sours as Lorenzo discovers that he has a child from a one-night-fling a few years back. He tries to get close to the kid, which fuels his writing, and has an almost fling with his daughter's nanny. From there, the film features some improbable coincidences and a bit of sentimental mush, but this in no way takes away from this completely engaging work. Lucia Y El Sexo is a mature film about sex and relationships that is both thoughtful and very hot.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/19/2004
  • UPC: 660200305420
  • Original Release: 2001

    • Rating:

  • Source: Palm Pictures / Umvd
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Uncensored
  • Language: Español
  • Time: 2:08:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 27,789

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Paz Vega Lucia
Tristán Ulloa Lorenzo
Najwa Nimri Elena
Daniel Freire Antonio, Carlos
Elena Anaya Belen
Silvia Llanos Luna
Javier Camára Pepe
Technical Credits
Julio Medem Director, Screenwriter
Ivan Aledo Editor
Polo Aledo Sound/Sound Designer
Sara Bilbatua Casting
Fernando Bovaira Producer
Ana Cassina Executive Producer
Kiko de la Rica Cinematographer
Alberto Iglesias Score Composer
Enrique Lopez Lavigne Producer
Estibaliz Markiegi Costumes/Costume Designer
Agustin Peinado Sound/Sound Designer
Gregorio Ros Makeup
Monserrat Sanz Art Director
Santiago Thevenet Sound/Sound Designer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Opening Credits [7:30]
2. The Island [5:01]
3. The Sea [4:20]
4. Lucia and Lorenzo [7:57]
5. By Morning [5:53]
6. Striptease [3:07]
7. Luna [3:59]
8. The Barge [4:00]
9. Guest House [6:06]
10. Lorenzo's Novel [6:25]
11. Secrets [8:31]
12. Lelen's Boyfriend [13:01]
13. Cry [6:56]
14. A Tale Full of Advantage [8:46]
15. Disappeared [1:09]
16. Carlos [8:19]
17. Where Is Lucia? [4:45]
18. Where Is Belen? [6:01]
19. Ray of Sunlight [8:49]
20. Closing Credits [4:18]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play
   Scenes
   Setup
      Audio: Spanish 2.0 Stereo
      Audio: Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
      Subtitles: English Subtitles
      Subtitles: French Subtitles
      Subtitles: Subtitles Off
   Extras
      Bonus Interviews
         Paz Vega
         Tristan Ulloa
         Elena Anaya
         Najwa Nimri
         Javier Camara
         Daniel Freire
         Montse Sanz
         Kiko De La Rica
         Julio Medem
      Original Soundtrack
      Photo Gallery
      Biographies
         Paz Vega
         Tristan Ulloya
         Najwa Nimri
         Javier Camara
         Elena Anaya
         Julio Medem
      Trailers
      Previews
      Weblinks
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Stunning!

    I just stumbled across this movie in the foreign section of my local video store and rented it on a whim. My girlfriend and I were captivated by this film, and I ran out and bought it right away. I don't know why it didn't make a splash here, because it's an incredibly successful combination of eroticism and exploration of deep philosophical questions that should resonate with any young person. And it's beautifully photographed in the sun-drenched Mediterranian. This film is a must see.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    El Sexo

    Sex and Lucia is a fabulous movie; if you can tolerate subtitles or speak Spanish, you'll love it. The insight provided by this film is multifaceted. It delves into relationships, writing, separation, true love, true lust, and tons of other ideas. I recommend this movie across the board. (be forewarned, though, it is VERY sexually charged)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Sun soaked senses fulfilled in Sex and Lucia

    This film delves into the mysteries that underpin our relationships and the work of authors. Sex is just the fun part of the webs we weave, whilst actually making them more intricate. Elena's line ''It's just sex.'' after describing the size of Carlos' 'organ' couldn't be further from the truth, and as a viewer we come to understand this fact. In this the film succeeds, and as art describing the complexity of Lorenzo's art it also is a triumph. Great performances and direction from a gifted director make this a fulfilling film that does the script justice.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Paz Vega!

    I could just stop with the headline, "Paz Vega!" and let it go at that. However, the film, in addition to being exceedingly erotic, makes us think about how an artist weaves together intellect, emotion, eroticism, and more. Sometimes almost surrealistic in a way that provokes thought.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2010

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