Delta of Venus
A struggling American writer and a fellow American expatriate begin a sordid affair among the chaos and discord of 1940 Paris, France on the brink of World War II.
Critics Sentiment
Elena Martin arrives in 1940 Paris as struggling writer
Elena explores voyeurism and sexual adventures for research
Sharp drop from Elena's arrival in Paris to Lawrence's betrayal as the narrative loses focus
Delta of Venus received mixed to negative reception, with critics praising Audie England's beauty and the film's visual cinematography while criticizing its pretentious dialogue and slow pacing. The film succeeded as soft-core erotica but failed as compelling narrative, with most reviewers finding it boring despite occasional erotic highlights. Critics consistently noted the middle section dragged significantly, though some appreciated Zalman King's attempt to adapt Nin's difficult source material.
Full cast
Audie England
Elena Martin
Costas Mandylor
Lawrence Walters
Bernard Zette
Donald
Eric da Silva
Marcel
Rory Campbell
Miguel
Raven Snow
Leila
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
The Clairvoyant
Markéta Hrubešová
Bijou
Robert Davi
The Collector (voice)
Emma Louise Moore
Ariel
Marek Vašut
Luc
James Donahower
Bandleader
Valérie Zawadská
Landlady
Stephen Halbert
Harry
Dale Wyatt
Millicent
Eva Duchkova
Veiled Woman
Crew
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