Shame DVD

Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a young successful thirty-something living comfortably in his apartment in New York. As a distraction from day-to-day cubicle life, he becomes increasingly addicted to internet porn and seduces women, juggling a string of doomed romances and one-night stands. The tightly controlled rhythm of Brandon’s life begins to collapse, however, when his wayward, unruly sister Sissy (Carey Mulligan) arrives for an unannounced visit. Her disruptive presence in his life propels Brandon further into New York’s dark underbelly as he tries to escape her need for connection and the memories she stands for. This is a powerful film about sexual addiction and fear of intimacy, themes which may resonate with many gay men. The fact that the stunningly gorgeous Michael Fassbender is the star of this film, and there is a lot of graphic nudity and sex (including a scene in a gay sex club) are only two of the many reasons to see this film (the brilliant direction by Steve McQueen and performance by Carey Mulligan being two others).

Region Code: 4
Rating: M18+
Duration: 105 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2012
Presentation: PAL, Colour, 16:9 Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1
Language: English
DVD Extras: None