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Diary of a Sex Addict

2001 · 93 min

A somber, confessional character study that feels claustrophobic and uneasy, exploring compulsion with clinical detachment and emotional distance.

Directed by
Joseph Brutsman
Genres
Drama
Starring
Rosanna Arquette, Nastassja Kinski, Michael Des Barres
Overview
A restaurant owner leads a double life.

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Directed by
Joseph Brutsman
Genres
Drama
Starring
Rosanna Arquette, Nastassja Kinski, Michael Des Barres
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • addiction
  • identity
  • betrayal
  • family
  • obsession
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence none
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
Doug Smith
Cinematography
Nathan Hope
Runtime
93 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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