Palindromes (2004) is a dark comedy-drama film written and directed by Todd Solondz. The movie follows the story of a 13-year-old girl named Aviva, who runs away from home in search of her biological mother. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including a pedophile truck driver, a pregnant teen, and a Christian family.
The movie contains several controversial sexual moments that have been the subject of much debate. One of the most controversial scenes is when Aviva is propositioned by the truck driver, who offers her money in exchange for sex. Aviva initially refuses, but eventually agrees to the deal. This scene has been criticized for its portrayal of a young girl being taken advantage of by an older man.
Another controversial scene is when Aviva is taken in by a Christian family. The family's son, Mark, attempts to seduce Aviva, and the two eventually have sex. This scene has been criticized for its portrayal of a young girl being taken advantage of by an older man.
The movie also contains a scene in which Aviva is propositioned by a pregnant teen. The teen offers Aviva money in exchange for sex, and Aviva agrees. This scene has been criticized for its portrayal of a young girl being taken advantage of by an older woman.
Overall, Palindromes (2004) contains several controversial sexual moments that have been the subject of much debate. While some viewers may find these scenes disturbing, they are an important part of the movie's exploration of the complexities of teenage sexuality.
There is a great deal of talk and many scenes about the issues surrounding teen sex and teen pregnancy and the emotions involved. This movie is considered a comedy but I am sure many viewers would consider it something else entirely.
Judah has many very revealing posters of women in different stages of undress on the walls of his bedroom. Some in bathing suits, some topless with their hands over their breasts and smaller pictures of totally nude women, some with pubic hair pictured.
A boy touches a girls breast outside her shirt. A boy and girl are in bed together fully clothed. They then start talking about having sex. They both lower their pants down, (under the blankets) then the boy moves over on top of the girl and makes thrusting movements. A moment later he is done. The girl says, "I thought you have done this before"? The boy then says "I have but you were supposed to move your hips more"!
We see a teenage girl in bed having sex with a truck driver.
There is talk about having had anal sex (something like: "can I get pregnant by doing it there?" and "next time can you come inside me and can we do it the regular way?")
The whole movie is to do with young girl wanting identiy by having a baby to love, with abortion, pedophilia and abandonment as related consequences/experiences and feelings.