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The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks

金瓶梅

The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks

94 menit 2008

The Forbidden Legend Sex and Chopsticks released in 2008 is a provocative and visually lush adaptation of the classic Chinese novel Jin Ping Mei. This daring film explores themes of desire power and corruption set against the backdrop of the opulent Song Dynasty. The story follows the wealthy merchant Ximen Qing whose insatiable lust leads him into a complex web of affairs schemes and betrayals particularly with the alluring Pan Jinlian and other does the moral decay within his luxurious estate ultimately leading to tragic consequences. Blending elements of erotic drama historical fiction and tragedy this 2008 film offers a bold cinematic interpretation of a controversial literary masterpiece. It stands out for its sumptuous production design lavish costumes and unflinching portrayal of human weakness making it a memorable entry in the genre of erotic historical cinema.