The 1973 film “Don't Look Now” directed by Nicolas Roeg left viewers pondering the authenticity of the intimate scene between actors Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie set in Venice.
Former Variety editor Peter Bart reveals in his upcoming book that the love scene was indeed real, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Bart's book titled “Infamous Players: A Tale of Movies, the Mob, (and s=x)” is scheduled for release in May, detailing his experience as a young executive at Paramount Pictures visiting the Venice set on that particular day.
The Reporter obtained an early copy of the book.
Upon Bart's arrival, Roeg greeted him, hinting that it was a significant day to be present.
Bart recounted how he momentarily lost focus while observing the filming, only to snap back to reality and realize that both actors were completely unclothed, engaged in what appeared to be genuine intimacy on camera.
Expressing his shock, Bart described the scene as not merely acting but actual intercourse taking place before his eyes.
He questioned Roeg about the necessity of calling for a cut, to which Roeg simply stated his desire to ensure thorough coverage of the scene.
Bart emphasized that what unfolded surpassed the concept of mere coverage, indicating the rawness and authenticity of the moment captured on film.
Another intriguing anecdote from Bart's account involves Warren Beatty, who had a history with Christie, expressing strong disapproval of the scene's explicit nature and insisting on its re-editing due to its graphic
