Midsommar (2019)
Midsommar (2019) is a horror film directed by Ari Aster. It follows a group of friends who travel to a remote Swedish village to attend a midsummer festival. The film has been praised for its unique visuals and its exploration of themes such as grief, trauma, and toxic relationships.
One of the most talked-about aspects of Midsommar is its depiction of sexuality. The film features several explicit scenes of sex and nudity, including a ritualistic orgy and a scene in which two of the characters engage in a threesome. These scenes are not gratuitous, however, as they are used to explore the characters’ emotional states and to emphasize the film’s themes.
The film also features a number of subtle sexual moments. For example, one of the characters, Dani, is shown wearing a flower crown and a white dress, which is a traditional Swedish symbol of virginity. This symbolizes her innocence and her vulnerability, which is further emphasized by the fact that she is the only one of the group who is not engaging in the sexual activities of the festival.
Overall, Midsommar is a film that uses sex and nudity to explore its themes in a thoughtful and meaningful way. It is a unique and powerful exploration of grief, trauma, and toxic relationships, and its depiction of sexuality is an important part of this exploration.
At two points in the film, menstrual blood is implied to have been consumed. It has been snuck into a regular meal and drink.
Swedish paintings are shown several times throughout the film, sometimes with nudity.
Brief full-frontal male nudity (seen from afar) and some female nudity (waist up).
Prolonged scene (though intercut with another) of a group of nude women chanting/ singing. Pubic hair and vulvas are seen on at least 8-10 females. This is shorter in the r rated version than in the uncut version
Two naked characters have sex while several older women watch. Rear and breast nudity, thrusting and moaning.
A few sexual jokes are made, mostly by one character.
There are a few references to incest.