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Hidden Pleasures

Directed by Eloy de la Iglesia1977Spain94 mins

A highly controversial film upon its release in Spain as the first feature narrative with homosexuality openly discussed, Hidden Pleasures follows Eduardo, a wealthy banker who has a pastime for hiring young street hustlers to keep his bed warm, yet ignores requests from a friend to join the social gay movements.

One day while cruising around town he spots Miguel, an extremely handsome teen who has a penchant for women and motorcycles. Eduardo offers Miguel a job and eventually gets closer and closer with him. Eduardo’s building lust and the jealousy of others in their lives creates havoc for all.

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Original Language Title
Los placeres ocultos
Director
Eloy de la Iglesia
Year
1977
Country
Spain
Running Time
94 mins
Language
Spanish
Program Note Writer
Altered Innocence