HONG KONG (AFP) - - A Hong Kong filmmaker aims to lure audiences
back to the cinema with what what he says is the world's first 3D
erotic movie, according to a newspaper report.
Stephen Shiu Jnr., chairman of One Dollar Production, said he
would use special effects to make the love scenes in his 30
million-Hong Kong dollar (four million US) "3D Sex and Zen" as
realistic as possible.
"The 3D erotica will probably be the world's first," he told the
Sunday Morning Post.
"Just imagine that you'll be watching it as if you were sitting
beside the bed."
The film is based loosely on the 17th century Chinese erotic
classic "The Carnal Prayer Mat," a tale about how overindulgence in
pleasure can lead to tragedy.
Shiu told the newspaper that about 25 to 30 percent of the movie
would be love scenes, including many close-ups. He said the
actresses would appear to be only a few centimentres (inches) from
the viewers, who would have to wear special glasses to enjoy the 3D
effects.
The producer said he was planning to use adult video actresses
from Japan and Taiwan. But he admitted having difficulties in
finding the male lead.
"We're having trouble finding a male lead who is willing to
undress in front of the camera. It's a lot more difficult to find
an actor than an actress for this kind of movie."
Shooting will begin in April and it is expected to be released
in time for Christmas, the report said.
Hong Kong has seen the closure of many cinemas in recent years
as traditional movie-goers switch to watching films on DVD at
home.
