A man plagued by neuroses frequents the club Exotica in an attempt to find solace, but even there his past is never far away.
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Atom EgoyanWriter:
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Bruce Greenwood | ... | Francis / Tax auditor | |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Christina / Stripper | |
| Don McKellar | ... | Thomas / Petshop owner | |
| Elias Koteas | ... | Eric / Club's DJ | |
| Arsinée Khanjian | ... | Zoe / Club owner | |
| Victor Garber | ... | Harold / Francis' brother | |
| Sarah Polley | ... | Tracey / Harold's daughter | |
| David Hemblen | ... | Customs Inspector | |
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Calvin Green | ... | Customs Officer |
| Jack Blum | ... | Scalper | |
| Ken McDougall | ... | Club Doorman | |
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Peter Krantz | ... | Man in Taxi |
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Billy Merasty | ... | Man at Opera |
| Damon D'Oliveira | ... | David / Man at Opera | |
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This psychological thriller is true to its subjects as well as being complex, dynamic, and overly dramatic. How something so long ago, seemingly trivial, years later with more significant trauma, turns repressed emotions into a dysfunctional life and distorted thinking. This is all merged into a psychological menagerie that unfolds piece by piece to perfection. Written by benignjamin
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cult film | public nudity | protective male | haunted by the past | grief |Taglines:
In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.Genres:
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Christina: What's this thing?
Zoe: It bothers me.
Christina: Why?
Zoe: It makes you out like a child or something.
Christina: Unlike the tartan skirt and my socks or the blouse or the way I act, right?
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Performed by Studebaker John and The Hawks
Written by John Grimaldi
Courtesy of Blind Pig Records, a division of Whole Hog Inc.
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When the film was being advertised through newspapers in the Philippines, the banner states "Strong warning by the MTRCB (Movie and Television Ratings Classification Board) - strictly for adults only. This film is approved without cuts because of its artistic value." See more »Goofs
The cuts on Francis's face change size and shape throughout the movie after he gets thrown out of Exotica. See more »Quotes
Zoe: What is this thing about Eric calling you "a sassy piece of jailbait"?Christina: What's this thing?
Zoe: It bothers me.
Christina: Why?
Zoe: It makes you out like a child or something.
Christina: Unlike the tartan skirt and my socks or the blouse or the way I act, right?
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Referenced in At the Movies: Freddy Got Fingered/The Body/Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles/The Center of the World/Keep the River on Your Right (2001) See more »Soundtracks
Real LovePerformed by Studebaker John and The Hawks
Written by John Grimaldi
Courtesy of Blind Pig Records, a division of Whole Hog Inc.
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Country:
CanadaRelease Date:
24 March 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Exotica See more »Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaEdit
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Budget:
CAD2,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$100,654, 5 March 1995Gross USA:
$4,221,036Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$4,221,036Company Credits
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Perhaps Atom Egoyan's most successful film. Egoyan's technique is to fracture a story like a jigsaw puzzle, giving the viewer bits and pieces which only all connect in the final scene. That ripping apart of reality is especially appropriate here, since the movie is about people putting their lives together after terrible trauma. It's also about the danger in leaping to conclusions - the viewer is often tempted to make a judgement about what he or she sees, and that judgement is often both wrong and unfair. If this all sounds like homework, be assured that the movie is also a lot of fun: it's sexy and interesting and inspired.