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Exotica (1994) 7.2
The 'Exotica' is a nightclub on the outskirts of Toronto, where Eric, DJ and MC, watches nightly as his ex-girlfriend Christina performs. Watches jealously, especially as far as the extra ... See full summary » Director:Atom EgoyanWriter:Atom Egoyan |
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Tracey
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Harold
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The 'Exotica' is a nightclub on the outskirts of Toronto, where Eric, DJ and MC, watches nightly as his ex-girlfriend Christina performs. Watches jealously, especially as far as the extra attentions regular customer Francis garners are concerned. Thomas, meanwhile and erstwhile, goes through a series of, um, interesting situations involving his pet shop, a gruff taxi-sharing stranger, unexpected tickets to the opera and smuggled eggs of a rare bird. Multiple story lines unfold in a splendid tangle of cutbacks, forward and backward references and recurring themes, all woven around the Exotica, its customers and employees. A calm roller-coaster ride of a movie, visually and intriguingly and emotionally moving. O, and the sound track is notable, too. Written by Eddi Sommer <eddi@gmd.de>
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In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.Genres:
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Country:
CanadaRelease Date:
3 March 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Exótica See more »Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBox Office
Budget:
CAD 2,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$5,132,222 (USA)Company Credits
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Performed by Studebaker John and The Hawks
Written by John Grimaldi
Courtesy of Blind Pig Records, a division of Whole Hog Inc.
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The director's wife, Arsinée Khanjian, was seven months pregnant when her parts in the movie were filmed. See more »Goofs
In one scene when Eric is talking with Cristina walking on the grass, you can see a microphone at the top of the screen. See more »Quotes
Eric: He comes in here every other night. He has his favorite drink, and his favourite table, with his favorite dancer. Sometimes he has to wait for her, and sometimes she's waiting for him, to protect him. She's his angel.See more »
Soundtracks
Real LovePerformed by Studebaker John and The Hawks
Written by John Grimaldi
Courtesy of Blind Pig Records, a division of Whole Hog Inc.
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When you first look at the VHS box for this movie, it looks like a slightly upscale version of Showgirl. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is a sad, painful, mysterious movie that explores human relationships in a very unusual way. Yes, lots of it takes place at a strip club,but it's not very sexy or explicit.
You have to pay careful attention to this movie. It bounces around in time, and all the threads of the plot don't come totally together until the very last moment of the movie. But it has a devastating and gripping payoff. ONLY FOR INTELLIGENT MOVIE GOERS. It's a tough movie, kinda slow, but it is unusual, inventive and in my opinion, very satisfying.
Also recommend THE SWEET HEREAFTER, directed by Atom Egoyan as well. Same fractured structure and sense of sadness. But beautiful.