Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Based on the bestselling novel by E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey follows the relationship between college student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and billionaire businessman Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). As their romance develops, Anastasia discovers Christian's dark desires and is drawn into a world of BDSM. Like "365 Days," Fifty Shades of Grey explores themes of sexual desire and power dynamics in relationships.
Basic Instinct (1992)
Directed by Paul Verhoeven, Basic Instinct is a neo-noir erotic thriller that follows San Francisco detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) as he investigates the murder of a rock star. His prime suspect is the enigmatic and alluring novelist Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), who becomes his lover as the investigation heats up. Like "365 Days," Basic Instinct explores themes of desire, danger, and power dynamics in romantic relationships.
Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
Directed by Abdel latif Kechiche, Blue Is the Warmest Color is a French romantic drama that follows the relationship between high school student Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos) and aspiring artist Emma (Léa Seydoux). The film explores themes of love, sexuality, and identity as Adèle discovers her attraction to Emma and navigates the complexities of their relationship. Like "365 Days," Blue Is the Warmest Color features explicit sex scenes and explores themes of desire and passion.
Secretary (2002)
Directed by Steven Shainberg, Secretary is a romantic comedy-drama that follows the relationship between Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a socially awkward young woman with a history of self-harm, and E. Edward Grey (James Spader), her demanding and controlling boss. Like "365 Days," Secretary explores themes of power dynamics in romantic relationships, as Lee and Edward negotiate their desires and boundaries.
The Handmaiden (2016)
Directed by Park Chan-wook, The Handmaiden is a Korean erotic psychological thriller that follows a con artist named Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri) who poses as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress named Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee) in order to help a swindler seduce her and steal her inheritance. Like "365 Days," The Handmaiden features explicit sex scenes and explores themes of power dynamics and manipulation in romantic relationships.
6. In the Realm of the Senses (1976)
Directed by Nagisa Oshima, In the Realm of the Senses is a Japanese-French erotic art film based on a true story about a love affair between a hotel owner and his maid in pre-World War II Japan. The film explores themes of obsession and the destructive power of eroticism, as the couple's passionate relationship becomes increasingly violent and dangerous. Like "365 Days," In the Realm of the Senses features explicit sex scenes and explores themes of desire, power, and obsession.
7. Nymphomaniac (2013)
Directed by Lars von Trier, Nymphomaniac is a two-part drama film that follows the life of a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac named Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) as she recounts her sexual experiences to a stranger named Seligman (Stellan Skarsgård). The film explores themes of sexuality, addiction, and power dynamics in relationships, as Joe reflects on the various men who have influenced her life and desires. Like "365 Days," Nymphomaniac features explicit sex scenes and explores themes of desire and power in relationships.
8. Unfaithful (2002)
Directed by Adrian Lyne, Unfaithful is a drama film that follows the life of a married woman named Connie (Diane Lane) who has an affair with a younger man named Paul (Olivier Martinez). As their relationship intensifies, Connie's guilt and fear of discovery threaten to destroy her marriage and her life. Like "365 Days," Unfaithful explores themes of desire and the consequences of infidelity in relationships.
9. Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, Y Tu Mamá También is a Mexican coming-of-age drama film that follows the road trip of two teenage boys, Tenoch (Diego Luna) and Julio (Gael García Bernal), and an older woman named Luisa (Maribel Verdú). As the trio travels to a secluded beach, they explore their sexual desires and learn about each other's lives and secrets. Like "365 Days," Y Tu Mamá También features explicit sex scenes and explores themes of desire, passion, and coming of age.
10. The Dreamers (2003)
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, The Dreamers is a romantic drama film that follows the relationship between an American exchange student named Matthew (Michael Pitt) and a French brother and sister named Isabelle (Eva Green) and Theo (Louis Garrel) during the 1968 Paris student riots. The film explores themes of sexuality, politics, and personal freedom, as the trio becomes increasingly isolated and intertwined. Like "365 Days," The Dreamers features explicit sex scenes and explores themes of desire and passion in romantic relationships.
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