--- product_id: 158599816 title: "Intimacy [Blu-ray]" price: "€ 58.76" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/158599816-intimacy-blu-ray store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Intimacy [Blu-ray] **Price:** € 58.76 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intimacy [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** € 58.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/158599816-intimacy-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In the provocative Intimacy, what starts out as a weekly anonymous tryst between a divorced man (Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies) and a married woman (Kerry Fox, Shallow Grave) turns into a searing portrait of loneliness and emotional need. With brilliantly Special Features: -Audio commentary by film critic Karen Han -Theatrical trailer Review: This review pertains to the 2019 blu-ray release by Kino Lorber - (4.5 stars for the film, 5 stars for the blu-ray release) The 2001 French erotic drama "Intimacy" was directed by Patrice Chéreau from a script by Patrice Chéreau & Anne-Louise Trividic which was adapted from the novel of the same name by Hanif Kureishi. The film stars the incredibly gorgeous Kerry Fox as a married woman who participates in a torrid affair with a man played by Mark Rylance. Her husband is played by Timothy Spall. The film garnered a considerable amount of controversy upon its initial 2001 release due to the inclusion of numerous graphic sex scenes which included a brief sequence of unsimulated oral sex by Kerry Fox on Mark Rylance who were both in relationships with other people at the time. People involved with the film insisted that with the exception of the brief shot of unsimulated female on male oral sex, that the rest of the explicit sex was simulated. This is despite the graphic nudity shown in which Mark Rylance's erection is on full display along with condoms being put on his actual erect penis. Critics also debated on if the film was too sexually explicit to the subjective detriment of the film itself. I have never had a problem with explicit sex in a film whether it be unsimulated or real. While no penetration is shown, the sex is as explicit & realistic as you can get stopping short of showing actual penetration. The quick unsimulated blowjob feels natural in the context of the moment and did not take me out of the film. The performances are terrific and raw. The direction along with the naturalistic cinematography are also excellent. The film is a bit overlong at 119 minutes but overall is one of my favorite films of 2001 which was an impressive year in film overall. While the numerous explicit sex scenes will not be to everyone's personal tastes, these scenes along with the unsimulated blowjob are integral to the film and not at all excessive or exploitative in my opinion. Kino Lorber brought the uncut and uncensored version of the film to blu-ray in Novmber 2019 featuring a new 4K scan of the original camera negative in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. I thought the film looked amazing in this release. While a 4K UHD release would have also been nice with the inclusion of HDR, the standard bluray release still looks stupendous in its own right. The bluray release is on a 50gb disc with a high overall bit rate so no compression artifacts exist at all. In terms of audio, you get the option of either 5.1 or 2.0 lossless audio tracks. I watched the film with the 5.1 surround track feeling that everything sounded perfectly balanced. Extras include an excellent commentary track by film critic Karen Han along with the theatrical trailer. "Intimacy" will definitely not be for everyone due to the explicit sex throughout the film. While I feel the sex scenes were integral to the film, others might not agree. I am so happy that Kino Lorber finally brought this excellent film to bluray featuring a terrific 4K scan of the original camera negative. Fans of the film as well as erotic dramas should check out this release most definitely. Review: Harrowing and powerful - I'd heard about this movie through word of mouth (Amanda Palmer recommended it highly, and I love her taste so there you go), and it was everything I thought it would be -- emotionally draining, beautifully filmed, and powerful on so many levels. Mark Rylance and Kerry Fox give us stellar turns as the once-a-week lovers who meet in a grotty flat for sex that somehow manages to be passionate and detached at the same time, and when Rylance starts wanting to know more about Fox (almost against his will), the movie becomes something amazing. Timothy Spall is absolutely marvelous as Fox's cuckolded husband, and the scene where he and Rylance play billiards and talk about cheating spouses cannot be missed. Yes, there's nudity, and a fair amount of simulated sex, and kudos has to be given to Rylance for playing what must have been a physiologically challenging role. But the contrast of these two people, who are so physically open with each other and yet so emotionally cut off, is a beautiful essay on the problems of intimacy. Excellent work all around. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Kerry Fox, Mark Rylance, Timothy Spall | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 278 Reviews | | Format | Anamorphic, NTSC, Subtitled | | Genre | Cult Movies, Drama | | Language | English | | Runtime | 1 hour and 59 minutes | ## Images ![Intimacy [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81M7Pkt6ClL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Harrowing and powerful *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2012* I'd heard about this movie through word of mouth (Amanda Palmer recommended it highly, and I love her taste so there you go), and it was everything I thought it would be -- emotionally draining, beautifully filmed, and powerful on so many levels. Mark Rylance and Kerry Fox give us stellar turns as the once-a-week lovers who meet in a grotty flat for sex that somehow manages to be passionate and detached at the same time, and when Rylance starts wanting to know more about Fox (almost against his will), the movie becomes something amazing. Timothy Spall is absolutely marvelous as Fox's cuckolded husband, and the scene where he and Rylance play billiards and talk about cheating spouses cannot be missed.Yes, there's nudity, and a fair amount of simulated sex, and kudos has to be given to Rylance for playing what must have been a physiologically challenging role. But the contrast of these two people, who are so physically open with each other and yet so emotionally cut off, is a beautiful essay on the problems of intimacy. Excellent work all around. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Very well Made.. Not what I expected *by C***9 on Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2008* I think this movie is worth seeing if you want to. You must be into these kind of movies to aprecaite the level behind these movies. Although i did not give this movie a "5" star rating it is becasue when i bought it i was expecting somthing more. Do research before you see this movie, you'll be glad you did. Also this movie is very explicite and should only be seen by 17+. Which if your a teenager trying to see this movie, please see other like it. For example Romance, Antanomy of hell and of course 9 songs.BE ADVISED ALL OF THESE MOVIES ARE EXPLICITE AND SHOULD ONLY BEE SEEN BY ADULTS!!In short veiwers i like the movie but when i bought it it lacked a certain somthing. The scenes are good and the plot sucks but the only reason i bought this movie is so i could add it to my collection.Thank you. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars okay for a single viewing *by W***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023* acting superb, but too much of everything else. brave actors, tho. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/158599816-intimacy-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.at/products/158599816-intimacy-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*