Bra Wars – Hollywood’s Affair With The Bra

Hermann Vaske
2014-11-23


6
90 min

The documentary is about the crossrelation of lingerie, pop and movies and will discuss lingerie, bras and sexy outfits as a symbol of female sexuality and how it is used, perceived and shown in the movies. It will be explored through modern and traditional lenses and will be discussed as an empowering, dis-powering and controlling tool for both sexes. Examples from Louise Brooks, Jayne Manfield, Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Madonna, Nicole Kidman and others will be shown in interviews with film directors, actresses, artists and film historians.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jean-Paul Gaultier Self Unowned
Kitten Natividad Self Unowned
Ilona Staller Self Unowned
Debi Mazar Self Unowned
Ilona Staller Self Unowned
Russ Meyer Self Unowned
Michael Madsen Self Unowned
Jenette Goldstein Self Unowned
Stephen Dorff Self Unowned
Camille Paglia Self Unowned