From the Land of the Moon (2016)
From the Land of the Moon (2016) is a French romantic drama directed by Nicole Garcia and starring Marion Cotillard. The movie follows the story of Gabrielle, a young woman in 1950s France who is married off to a man she does not love. Throughout the movie, Gabrielle struggles to find her place in a society that does not accept her for who she is.
One of the most striking aspects of From the Land of the Moon is its frank exploration of sexuality. The movie features several scenes of passionate lovemaking between Gabrielle and her lover, José. These scenes are not just about physical pleasure, but also about emotional connection and the power of love.
The movie also features a powerful scene in which Gabrielle and José make love in a field of wildflowers. This scene is particularly powerful as it conveys the intensity of their love and the beauty of their connection.
The movie also features a scene in which Gabrielle and José make love in a bathtub. This scene is particularly poignant as it conveys the tenderness and intimacy of their relationship.
Overall, From the Land of the Moon is a powerful exploration of sexuality and love. The movie features several scenes of passionate lovemaking that convey the intensity of Gabrielle and José’s connection. These scenes are not just about physical pleasure, but also about emotional connection and the power of love.
Gabrielle wades in water that's just below her waist in her dress, holding her skirt up above her waist. She's not wearing panties and a shot of her genitals are shown close up, mostly above the water line.
Young woman is in love with her with a married teacher. Naked, she composes an explicit love letter to him but he returns it to her. Nudity shown includes just the side of her breast and sides of her buttocks.
Gabrielle stands completely naked backlit in a blind-covered window intentionally exposing herself to a group of men. Nudity is suggested rather than directly seen.
Young woman agrees to an arranged marriage. She tells him she won't sleep with him and doesn't love him. He replies he doesn't love her and, when pressed, he'll find prostitutes for sex. After they are married, she asks him about his prostitutes. One night, she dresses in a garter belt, stockings and bra and lies on their bed. Perfunctorily, they have sex and she appears virginal from her reaction. No explicit nudity.
There is a long sensual montage of married woman having sex with single man. It begins when he walks in fully clothed to find her seated naked in a treatment room. He leans over to suckles her breast. They are then seen to lay naked on a bed and on the floor and have sex. Gentle thrusting is seen along with panting. He also masturbates her. She is shown climaxing. Nudity includes female full frontal including pubic hair, male brief full frontal, and female full rear nudity.