Viva Erotica


Viva Erotica is a 1996 Hong Kong erotic comedy film co-written and directed by Derek Yee and Lo Chi-Leung. The film is developed as a sex-comedy film, though with a serious subject of how an artist has to compromise his artistic integrity to make a living.

Synopsis

The story centers on the unsuccessful film-director Kwok-Wing and his producer Chung, who agrees to make Category III sex/porn movies for their financial stability. Their movie projects are financed by a gangster boss Pui. Shu Qi and Karen Mok played the roles of the leading actresses in the movie. In the end, Wing finally decides not to compromise his artistic integrity by making a porn movie.

Cast

The film, though rated III in Hong Kong for its sexual content, is considered as a Hong-Kong masterpiece. The film was highly praised by critics and audience alike. The film was hailed for being well-directed and woven in great artistic details.

Awards and nominations

16th Hong Kong Film Awards

Won

47th Berlin International Film Festival