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Xhuxhu Secret Junior Acrobat Vol 6
DVD: Provocation / Provocazione (1995)
 
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Released:

November 18, 2008

  
 
Genre: Erotica / Softcore  
Synopsis:
 The arrival of an innkeeper's sexy cousin ignites his wife's liason with a visiting businessman.  

 
 

Directed by:

Joe D’Amato
Screenplay by:

John Seller
Music by: n/a
Produced by: n/a
Cast:

Erika Savastani, Fabrizia Flanders, Gianni Demartiis, Lindo Damiani, and Antonio Ascani.
Film Length: 87 mins
Process/Ratio: 1.33:1
Colour
Anamorphic DVD: No
Languages:  English Mono, Italian Mono
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Special Features :  

(none)
 
 
Comments :

Made as iconic director/cinematographer Joe D’Amato was approaching the end of his prolific career (and yet, with another 97 adult-oriented films to go), Provocation / Provocazione is basically softcore adult masquerading as erotica, with long sex sequences lacking the graphic intercourse details D’Amato was well-experienced with in his hardcore efforts.

The countryside location – an old inn made of quarried stone – adds the right rustic atmosphere in this familiar tale of an innkeeper’s wife (Fabrizia Flanders) who fancies a visiting businessman (Lyle Lovett lookalike Antonio Ascani, aka “Tony Roberts”), while her husband Gianni Demartiis) goes after his cousin (Erika Savastani), set to live at the house after the recent death of her papa. An idiot nephew (Lindo Damiani) indulges in some masturbatory voyeurism by sneaking around the house without his shoes and peering through floor cracks at everyone else’s fun time.

The characters are flat, D’Amato’s directorial style can’t craft any sense of humour beyond exchanges of berating insults (most inflicted on the nephew), and the performances vary in quality; the older actors fare the best, whereas Ascani seems very uncomfortable (maybe it’s the ill-fitting, wrinkled up linen suit), and Savastani’s healthy figure can’t mask her complete lack of talent.

D’Amato also slaps on stock music, and repeats the same cheesy early eighties muzak over sex scenes, and the film isn’t particularly well lit – perhaps a sign that his years in porn made him lazy after filming some very stylish ‘scope productions (such as the blazingly colourful L’Anticristo).

D’Amato’s efforts to make something more upscale isn’t a failure – there’s more than enough nudity to keep fans happy – and one can argue he was still capable of making a slick commercial product after going bonkers with sex, blood, and animals in his most notorious efforts. The photography and editing have a basic classical style, but there’s no energy in the film, making Provocation a work best-suited for D’Amato fans and completists.

Mya’s DVD comes from a decent PAL-NTSC conversion, although there’s some flickering in the opening titles. The details are sharp, the colours stable, but there lighting is rather harsh, as though the transfer was made from a high contrast print. (The film’s titles, Italian at the beginning, and English at the end - “The story, all names, characters and incidentals portrayed in this production, are fictitius” - are also video-based, indicating Provocation was meant as product for video rental shelves.)

Besides English and Italian dub tracks, there are no extras, which is a shame, given something could’ve been written about the product and its cast, many of whom were pinched by D’Amato from prior Tinto Brass productions. Savastani had just appeared as a bit player in Brass’ The Voyeur / L'Uomo che guarda (1994), and would move on with co-star Demartiis to Fermo posta Tinto Brass / P.O. Box Tinto Brass (1995) and Senso ’45 / Black Angel (2002).

© 2009 Mark R. Hasan

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Xhuxhu Secret Junior Acrobat Vol 6 Now

Before diving into Volume 6 specifically, it’s important to understand the context. The Xhuxhu series has long been celebrated for its unique blend of storytelling and performance art theory. It follows the journey of a fictional (or perhaps stylized) junior acrobatic troupe, combining high-stakes narrative arcs with detailed, almost instructional breakdowns of acrobatic feats.

The series is known for its distinct aesthetic—often described as "dream-core" or "retro-futurist"—and its ability to make the reader feel the tension of the balancing beam and the rush of the aerial silk.

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Setting: The story unfolds in the sprawling neon‑lit district of Silkway, a quarter of the city where ancient shrines coexist with holographic billboards. This juxtaposition of tradition and hyper‑technology is the series’ visual trademark. Xhuxhu Secret Junior Acrobat Vol 6

Core Conflict:
Mira and the Junior Acrobat squad are recruited by the enigmatic Guardian of the Wind, an ethereal entity tied to the city’s forgotten wind spirits. Their mission: to retrieve three Tempest Crystals hidden across Silkway before the rogue syndicate Black Vortex can weaponize them. Failure would plunge the district into a perpetual storm that could destabilize the entire metropolis.

Key Beats:

True to the title, there is a "Secret" revealed in this volume. Fans had speculated for months leading up to the release about the origin of the team's mysterious director. Volume 6 drops heavy hints that have fueled fan theories for years, making it a must-read for lore enthusiasts. Before diving into Volume 6 specifically, it’s important

| Element | Description | Impact | |---------|-------------|--------| | Panel Layout | The volume frequently breaks the traditional grid, opting for diagonal spreads during parkour sequences, echoing the motion of the wind. | Immerses readers in the kinetic energy, making each leap feel visceral. | | Color Palette | A contrast of cool blues and purples for the wind‑spirit realms, against neon magentas and oranges for the cityscape. | Reinforces the thematic tug‑of‑war between nature and technology. | | Line Work | Fine, almost calligraphic lines are used for the spirits, while bold, heavy strokes render the concrete architecture. | Creates a visual hierarchy that guides the eye to the supernatural elements without overwhelming the human drama. | | Lettering | Speech bubbles shift shape to reflect the tone: rounded and airy for wind‑related dialogue, jagged for Black Vortex commands. | Adds subtle storytelling layers, reinforcing character intentions. |

Artist Spotlight: Lead illustrator Kaoru Ishida (formerly a professional freerunner) brings authentic motion to the pages. His background in motion‑capture animation is evident in the precise anatomy of the acrobatic poses, while his love for traditional East‑Asian ink painting shines through in the ethereal wind scenes.

Every series has a turning point, and for Xhuxhu, Volume 6 is that moment. True to the title, there is a "Secret"

Previous volumes focused heavily on the foundation: the camaraderie of the team, basic maneuvers, and the establishment of the "Secret" society of acrobats. Volume 6, however, shifts the tone from discovery to mastery. It is often cited by fans as the "Dark Horse" of the collection for three main reasons:

In the vibrant, often eccentric world of junior performance arts and collectible series, few titles spark as much curiosity and cult following as the Xhuxhu Secret Junior Acrobat series.

For those entrenched in the fandom, the release of a new volume is a major event. But for the uninitiated or the returning collector, Volume 6 stands out as a pivotal chapter. Whether you are hunting for the elusive backstory of the series or looking to master the techniques contained within, this post covers everything you need to know about Xhuxhu Secret Junior Acrobat Vol 6.
 
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