Pretty Baby (1978)
Pretty Baby (1978) is a controversial film that explores the sexual awakening of a 12-year-old girl. The movie follows the story of Violet, a young girl who lives in a brothel in New Orleans in the early 1900s. The film is filled with sexual moments that are both shocking and thought-provoking.
One of the most controversial scenes in the movie is when Violet's mother, Hattie, takes her to a photographer to have her portrait taken. The photographer, played by Keith Carradine, is clearly attracted to Violet and takes advantage of the situation. He begins to take photos of her in a provocative manner, and eventually takes off her clothes and takes nude photos of her. This scene is shocking and uncomfortable to watch, but it is also a powerful exploration of the power dynamics between adults and children.
Another sexual moment in the film is when Violet's mother arranges for her to be married to a much older man. The man is clearly attracted to Violet and is eager to consummate the marriage. This scene is uncomfortable to watch, as it shows the power imbalance between adults and children.
The film also contains a number of other sexual moments, such as when Violet is propositioned by a sailor, when she is taught how to dance in a provocative manner, and when she is shown in a bathtub with another girl. All of these scenes are uncomfortable to watch, but they are also powerful explorations of the power dynamics between adults and children.
Overall, Pretty Baby (1978) is a controversial film that explores the sexual awakening of a 12-year-old girl. The movie is filled with sexual moments that are both shocking and thought-provoking. It is a powerful exploration of the power dynamics between adults and children, and it is a must-see for anyone interested in exploring these themes.
From 23:48 minutes, Violet and the photographer (Bellocq) are standing outside the open bathroom door whilst Hattie (Violet's mother) bathes (her left breast and nipple plus her bare buttocks are briefly seen). She sits down onto the edge of the cast iron bath tub.
The main character is Violet, a 12 year old child prostitute played by Brooke Shields, who was 12 years old at the time of filming. Shields did all her own nudity in the film.
After implied sex with a grown man, Violet is seen laying face down on a bed, with her dress only covering her lower half (her nipple is seen briefly during commotion after waking up).
A man and woman walk in on Violet as she bathes (her flat chest and nipples are seen). She stands up, turns to face them, and covers herself with a towel, but the woman takes it away (full screen version only - when she stands, her bare genitals are briefly seen, including her bare buttocks).
Violet is seen laying naked on a daybed to be photographed by a man (we see her flat chest and nipples, and bare pubic region). She soon gets up and causes trouble, and is thrown out of the room by the man (we see her flat chest and nipples throughout, as well as her bare buttocks at great length; full screen version - during the shot where she sits up on the daybed, we accidentally see a glimpse of white panties no doubt for modesty sake during filming; when she is causing trouble, she is wearing a very thin skin colored thong).
We see a naked man and woman sleeping on a bed, and Violet tickles the woman's face (though the woman is covered up, we briefly see the woman's breasts during the commotion of her waking up; we see no nudity from the man).
A woman sitting on a couch exposes her breasts for a man to photograph her while Violet is sitting near her the entire time (we see the woman's bare breasts at great length).