The Sensuous Three (1972) Harlis | Region-Free (DVD)

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Title: The Sensuous Three (1972)

Alternate Title: Harlis

Genre: Drama

Plot Synopsis:
While out on the town in Berlin, Raymond becomes captivated by Harlis, a star performer in a troupe of lesbian cabaret dancers. Experiencing attraction to a man for the first time, Harlis decides to leave her longtime girlfriend and dance partner. However, their budding romance faces challenges as Raymond’s brother, Peter, and his ex-fiancée, Ria, driven by jealousy and anger, conspire to sabotage their relationship.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Robert van Ackeren
• Writers:
  • Robert van Ackeren
  • Joy Markert
  • Iris Wagner
• Cast:
  • Mascha Rabben as Harlis
  • Gabriele Lafari
  • Ulli Lommel as Raymond
  • Rolf Zacher as Peter
  • Heidy Bohlen as Ria

IMDb Link:
The Sensuous Three (1972)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Brad Casey – ★★★★½
   “I saw this movie in the basement of Sameheads in Neukölln and I’ve never been able to find it anywhere. I still think about it. Maybe it’s just because it was fleeting and elusive that it crosses my mind, idk, but I’d do anything to see it again. It’s weird and corny but the cinematographer, who later worked a lot with Rainer Werner Fassbinder, absolutely destroyed it.”

Meta Description:
The Sensuous Three (1972), also known as Harlis, is a German drama directed by Robert van Ackeren. The film explores the complexities of love and jealousy as Harlis, a cabaret performer, experiences her first attraction to a man, leading her to leave her longtime girlfriend. Their relationship faces obstacles from those unwilling to accept their union.