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| The film was cut in the ] by two minutes and 55 seconds by the ]. These cuts include an ] orgy at a gay club being shortened, a man sexually touching Lulu and a sex scene; these scenes were restored for the 2002 DVD release. In addition to these cuts an opening scene were Lulu is ] was cut as Lulu's ] is exposed to camera; this shot is considered to be in breach of the ]. The 2002 UK DVD required 1:15 cuts for baptism scene; a new title sequence was used instead. | The film was cut in the ] by two minutes and 55 seconds by the ]. These cuts include an ] orgy at a gay club being shortened, a man sexually touching Lulu and a sex scene; these scenes were restored for the 2002 DVD release. In addition to these cuts an opening scene were Lulu is ] was cut as Lulu's ] is exposed to camera; this shot is considered to be in breach of the ]. The 2002 UK DVD required 1:15 cuts for baptism scene; a new title sequence was used instead. | ||
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| The Ages of Lulu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bigas Luna |
| Written by | Almudena Grandes Bigas Luna |
| Produced by | Andrés Vicente Gómez |
| Starring | Francesca Neri |
| Cinematography | Fernando Arribas |
| Edited by | Pablo González del Amo |
| Music by | Carlos Segarra |
| Release date |  1990 |
| Running time | 95 min. |
| Language | Spanish |
The Ages of Lulu (Template:Lang-es) is a 1990 Spanish film, directed by Bigas Luna, starring Francesca Neri. Javier Bardem has a small role as a corrupt gay man, one of his first roles on screen. Ángela Molina rejected the role for the sex scenes. The film is the version of the international best-selling novel with the same name written by Almudena Grandes. María Barranco won the Goya Award as Best Supporting Actress for her role as a transsexual prostitute. Francesca Neri is dubbed into Spanish by another actress.
Plot
The film is about a young woman's (Lulú) sexual awakening. She experiements in a range of sexual practices and taboos.
Controversy
The film was cut in the UK by two minutes and 55 seconds by the BBFC. These cuts include an S&M orgy at a gay club being shortened, a man sexually touching Lulu and a sex scene; these scenes were restored for the 2002 DVD release. In addition to these cuts an opening scene were Lulu is baptised was cut as Lulu's vagina is exposed to camera; this shot is considered to be in breach of the Protection of Children Act 1978. The 2002 UK DVD required 1:15 cuts for baptism scene; a new title sequence was used instead.
Reception
The film received a Rotten Tomatoes Rating of 64% on the Tomatometer by members. The film was listed on Film4's 50 Sexiest Film Moments.
Cast
- Francesca Neri as Lulú
- Óscar Ladoire as Pablo
- María Barranco as Ely
- Javier Bardem as Jimmy
- Fernando Guillén Cuervo as Marcelo
- Rosana Pastor as Chelo
- Juan Graell as Remy
- Rodrigo Valverde as Pablito
- Pilar Bardem as Encarna
- Marta May as Lulú's mother
- Gloria Rodriquez as Cristina
- Ángel Jovè as Alicantino
- Ainara Pérez as child Lulú
- Juan Sala as Lulú's father
- Pepa Serrano as Flamenca
External links
References
- Rotten Tomatoes | url = http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ages-of-lulu/reviews_users.php Retrieved on 16 September 2010
- http://www.film4.com/galleries/50-sexiest-film-moments/the-ages-of-lulu Retrieved on 16 September 2010
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