Bavarian porn
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Bavarian porn is a campy subgenre of softcore
porn comedy. The apogee of the genre was the late 1960s and early 1970s, corresponding roughly to the chancellorship of Willy Brandt
, but these films continued to be produced up to about 1980. Today they live on as staples of late night European cable and satellite channels. Among the directors working in this genre were Franz Antel
(Liebe durch die Hintertür, 1969; Das Love-Hotel in Tirol, 1978), Franz Marischka (Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose, 1973; Zwei Däninnen in Lederhosen, 1979; Drei Lederhosen in St. Tropez, 1980), Franz-Josef Gottlieb (Auf der Alm, da gibt's koa Sünd, 1974), Alois Brummer (Beim Jodeln juckt die Lederhose, 1974), and Hubert Frank (Jagdrevier der scharfen Gemsen, 1975). Alois Brummer was the producer of many of these films.
Being twe owner of two cinemas, he became interested in films and filmmaking and thought he could make a director and producer
himself. After some "Report" movies (so-called documentaries about "German housewifes" or "schools for girls", as a reaction to
serious documentaries about sexual items in Germany's late 60's) he became involved in the series as mentioned above. These were mainly situated in the Alpes. Director Franz Marischka got the idea by a newspaper article in 1972 about wealthy female
tourists in Bavaria who tried to seduce local young men or the landlord of the inn where they were staying (and paid them for it). Marischka was inspired and set himself to make films about the subject. Therefore the Alpes were chosen as background.
Bavarian porn films were usually set in Bavaria
(Bayern) or Tyrol
(Tirol). At that time most German film studios were located in Munich
. This is somewhat ironic, considering the fact that Bavaria is the most culturally and socially conservative area of Germany, and has been run by the Christian Social Union
almost continuously since 1947. Not a few of those movies are of Austria
n origin, since many of them take place in Tyrol.
At the time, Bavarian porn seemed outrageous and shocking to the older generation, who had been instilled with the family values of the National Socialist
regime, not to mention traditional German sexual morality. To the baby-boomers who came of age after World War II
, the films embodied the freedom and liberation brought about through the Sexual Revolution
. With the defeat of National Socialism and the booming economy, West Germany
saw a return of Weimar
era decadence, only on a larger and more culturally mainstream scale.
Today, these films are revered more for their camp value than any ability to cause sexual arousal. Their legacy is most evident in the poppy acid-jazz soundtracks used in these films, which became popular among hipsters
during the late 1990s, along with the resurgence of space age pop
. Gert Wilden
composed and performed many Bavarian porn soundtracks with his orchestra.
Some Bavarian porn films were dubbed into English by German actors and actresses speaking English. The poor translations, Godzilla-style dub quality and German accents elevate the camp factor of these films to a level beyond that of the German originals. Bavarian porn was released in the United States under titles such as Naughty Co-Eds, 2069: A Sex Odyssey and The Sinful Bed.
Softcore
Softcore pornography is a form of filmic or photographic pornography or erotica that is less sexually explicit than hardcore pornography. It is intended to tickle and arouse men and women. Softcore pornography depicts nude and semi-nude performers engaging in casual social nudity or non-graphic...
porn comedy. The apogee of the genre was the late 1960s and early 1970s, corresponding roughly to the chancellorship of Willy Brandt
Willy Brandt
Willy Brandt, born Herbert Ernst Karl Frahm , was a German politician, Mayor of West Berlin 1957–1966, Chancellor of West Germany 1969–1974, and leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany 1964–1987....
, but these films continued to be produced up to about 1980. Today they live on as staples of late night European cable and satellite channels. Among the directors working in this genre were Franz Antel
Franz Antel
Franz Antel was a veteran Austrian filmmaker.Born in Vienna, Antel worked mainly as a film producer in the interwar years. After World War II, he began writing and directing films on a large scale...
(Liebe durch die Hintertür, 1969; Das Love-Hotel in Tirol, 1978), Franz Marischka (Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose, 1973; Zwei Däninnen in Lederhosen, 1979; Drei Lederhosen in St. Tropez, 1980), Franz-Josef Gottlieb (Auf der Alm, da gibt's koa Sünd, 1974), Alois Brummer (Beim Jodeln juckt die Lederhose, 1974), and Hubert Frank (Jagdrevier der scharfen Gemsen, 1975). Alois Brummer was the producer of many of these films.
Being twe owner of two cinemas, he became interested in films and filmmaking and thought he could make a director and producer
himself. After some "Report" movies (so-called documentaries about "German housewifes" or "schools for girls", as a reaction to
serious documentaries about sexual items in Germany's late 60's) he became involved in the series as mentioned above. These were mainly situated in the Alpes. Director Franz Marischka got the idea by a newspaper article in 1972 about wealthy female
tourists in Bavaria who tried to seduce local young men or the landlord of the inn where they were staying (and paid them for it). Marischka was inspired and set himself to make films about the subject. Therefore the Alpes were chosen as background.
Bavarian porn films were usually set in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
(Bayern) or Tyrol
Tyrol (state)
Tyrol is a state or Bundesland, located in the west of Austria. It comprises the Austrian part of the historical region of Tyrol.The state is split into two parts–called North Tyrol and East Tyrol–by a -wide strip of land where the state of Salzburg borders directly on the Italian province of...
(Tirol). At that time most German film studios were located in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
. This is somewhat ironic, considering the fact that Bavaria is the most culturally and socially conservative area of Germany, and has been run by the Christian Social Union
Christian Social Union of Bavaria
The Christian Social Union in Bavaria is a Christian democratic and conservative political party in Germany. It operates only in the state of Bavaria, while its sister party, the Christian Democratic Union , operates in the other 15 states of Germany...
almost continuously since 1947. Not a few of those movies are of Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n origin, since many of them take place in Tyrol.
At the time, Bavarian porn seemed outrageous and shocking to the older generation, who had been instilled with the family values of the National Socialist
National Socialist German Workers Party
The National Socialist German Workers' Party , commonly known in English as the Nazi Party, was a political party in Germany between 1920 and 1945. Its predecessor, the German Workers' Party , existed from 1919 to 1920...
regime, not to mention traditional German sexual morality. To the baby-boomers who came of age after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the films embodied the freedom and liberation brought about through the Sexual Revolution
Sexual revolution
The sexual revolution was a social movement that challenged traditional codes of behavior related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships throughout the Western world from the 1960s into the 1980s...
. With the defeat of National Socialism and the booming economy, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
saw a return of Weimar
Weimar
Weimar is a city in Germany famous for its cultural heritage. It is located in the federal state of Thuringia , north of the Thüringer Wald, east of Erfurt, and southwest of Halle and Leipzig. Its current population is approximately 65,000. The oldest record of the city dates from the year 899...
era decadence, only on a larger and more culturally mainstream scale.
Today, these films are revered more for their camp value than any ability to cause sexual arousal. Their legacy is most evident in the poppy acid-jazz soundtracks used in these films, which became popular among hipsters
Hipster (contemporary subculture)
Hipsters are a subculture of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers with musical interests mainly in alternative rock that appeared in the 1990s...
during the late 1990s, along with the resurgence of space age pop
Space age pop
Space age pop is a general and loosely based term for a music genre associated with certain Mexican and American composers and songwriters in the Space Age of the 1950s and 1960s. It is also called bachelor pad music or lounge music...
. Gert Wilden
Gert Wilden
Gert Wilden is a German film composer. From 1956 through his retirement, he scored music for more than 50 feature films in numerous genres...
composed and performed many Bavarian porn soundtracks with his orchestra.
Some Bavarian porn films were dubbed into English by German actors and actresses speaking English. The poor translations, Godzilla-style dub quality and German accents elevate the camp factor of these films to a level beyond that of the German originals. Bavarian porn was released in the United States under titles such as Naughty Co-Eds, 2069: A Sex Odyssey and The Sinful Bed.
Examples of Bavarian porn movies
- Auf der Alm, da gibt's koa Sünd (There's No Sin in the Alpine Pasture)
- Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose (Loving Greetings from the Lederhosen)
- Zum Gasthof der spritzigen Mädchen (The Inn Of The Lively Girls)
- Der Kurpfuscher und seine fixen Töchter (The Quack and his Fast Daughters)
- Jodeln is ka Sünd (Yodeling is no Sin)
- Ferien auf dem Bumsberg (Holidays at Mt. Boinker)
- Unterm Dirndl wird gejodelt, Teil 1+2 (Yodeling under the DirndlDirndlA dirndl [ˈdɪʁndl̩] is a type of traditional dress worn in Bavaria, Liechtenstein, Austria, and South Tyrol, based on the historical costume of Alpine peasants. Dresses that are loosely based on the dirndl are known as Landhausmode.-Description:...
, part 1+2) - Pudelnackt in Oberbayern (Bare-naked in Upper BavariaUpper BavariaUpper Bavaria is one of the seven administrative regions of Bavaria, Germany.- Geography :Upper Bavaria is located in the southern portion of Bavaria, and is centered around the city of Munich. It is subdivided into four regions : Ingolstadt, Munich, Bayerisches Oberland , and Südostoberbayern...
) - Was Männer nicht für möglich halten (What Men Don't Believe is Possible)
- Die dressierte Frau (The Disciplined Woman)
- Madame und ihre Nichte (Madame and Her Niece)
- Die jungen Ausreisserinnen (Runaway Girls)
- Mädchen die nach München kommen (Girls Who Come To Munich)
- Alpenglüh'n im Dirndlrock (Alpine glow in the Dirndls skirt)
- Zwei Däninnen in Lederhosen (Two Danish girls in Lederhosen)
- Die wilden Stuten vom Rosenhof (The wild mares of the Rosenhof)
- Ob Dirndl oder Lederhose - gejodelt wird ganz wild drauflos (Whether Dirndl or LederhosenLederhosenLederhosen are breeches made of leather; they may be either short or knee-length. The longer ones are generally called Bundhosen....
, the yodeling goes on and on)
Further reading
- Annette Miersch: Schulmädchen-Report. Der deutsche Sexfilm der 70er Jahre, Bertz-Verlag, Berlin 2003 - ISBN 3-929470-12-8
- Jasper P. Morgan: Die sündige Alm. Die deutsche Sex-Komödie, Verlag MPW 2002, 2003 - ISBN 3-931608-57-3
- Stefan Rechmeier: Wo der Wildbach durch das Höschen rauscht. Das etwas humorvolle Lexikon des deutschen Erotikfilms, Medien Publikations- und Werbegesellschaft mbH in Hille, 2005 - ISBN 3-931608-66-2