
Dangerous Beauty (1998)
Dangerous Beauty (1998) is a romantic drama set in 16th century Venice. It tells the story of Veronica Franco, a courtesan who uses her beauty and wit to survive in a male-dominated society. The movie is filled with sexual moments, as Veronica navigates her way through a world of power, politics, and passion.
The movie begins with Veronica's mother, Paola, teaching her daughter the art of courtesanry. Paola explains that courtesans must be educated and skilled in the arts of conversation, music, and dance in order to attract wealthy patrons. She also emphasizes the importance of discretion and secrecy, as courtesans must never reveal the identities of their clients.
Throughout the movie, Veronica uses her skills to attract powerful men, including the Doge of Venice and the powerful Senator Maffio Venier. In one scene, Veronica and Maffio share a passionate kiss in a gondola, as they drift through the canals of Venice. In another scene, Veronica and the Doge share a passionate night together, as they explore each other's bodies.
The movie also features several steamy scenes between Veronica and her lover, Marco Venier. In one scene, Marco and Veronica share a passionate kiss in a garden, as they explore their feelings for each other. In another scene, Veronica and Marco make love in a bed of roses, as they express their love for each other.
Dangerous Beauty is a beautiful and romantic movie that explores the power of love and sexuality. The movie features several steamy scenes between Veronica and her lovers, as they explore their feelings for each other. The movie is a must-see for anyone who loves romance and passionate love scenes.
The basic theme of the movie glorifies a woman who achieves wealth and independence by becoming a courtesan, or highly paid prostitute. (Unlike French courtesans, who were generally more like "mistresses", the term here is used to describe a woman who has sex for money with a large number of different men.) The main character is shown entertaining clients numerous times, although only a couple of these depict actual sex acts.
There are several courtesans who appear topless in a few scenes.
There is a sex scene between Veronica Franco and a "client." Her breasts are visible. And there is obvious thrusting.
Another sex scene, between Veronica and Marco. It's a lot of tumbling and quick glimpses of her breasts and her buttocks. She is fully nude, but her pubic area is not exposed. His chest is seen and his genitalia are very briefly glimpsed.
There are also several sexual references.
Several suggestive actions with food regarding fellatio, especially courtesan eating a banana.
Sexually suggestive poetry recited.
A woman coaches another on how to please a man. They discuss sensuality. A naked male assistant (we see his bare chest and we see him from the back) is used in one scene--the woman instructs her pupil on how to touch him, while apparently stroking his privates.
Clients make appointments with the courtesan.
A visiting king chooses among courtesans to please him. The politicians of the town want to curry favor with him in this way. He is rumored to have kinky (non-specified) preferences. There is a strong implication of a perverted sex act with the king.
After Veronica is paid for her first client, she seems pleased with sex and the payment, rolls over with a smile and says, "Who's next?"