Each tale is lushly photographed, with static compositions reminiscent of Balthus or Ingres. The “immorality” lies not in explicit nudity alone but in the serene, amoral gaze Borowczyk directs at violence and lust.
Directed by Polish artist Walerian Borowczyk, Immoral Tales is not your average pornographic film. It is an erotic anthology—a collection of four distinct stories, each based on historical or literary legends of female sexuality, power, and taboo. fylm immoral tales 1973 mtrjm kaml may syma may syma 1 top
Unlike the gritty films of the 1970s adult industry, Immoral Tales is celebrated (and reviled) for its lavish cinematography, baroque sets, and explicit yet painterly approach to sex. Each tale is lushly photographed, with static compositions
The four episodes are:
Unlike conventional pornography, Borowczyk’s camera lingers on textures: velvet, marble, skin, water, blood. The sound design is minimal—waves, breathing, church bells. Dialogue is often philosophical, quoting Sade or Erasmus. This is sensuality as Still Life painting. Directed by Polish artist Walerian Borowczyk, Immoral Tales
Key scenes to watch (if you find a “full” version):
These images have been sampled in music videos (e.g., Siouxsie and the Banshees) and homage films. The “immoral” lesson is that desire is neither good nor evil—it simply is.