The Sex of Angels (1968) - new restoration campaign / fundraiser for Blu-ray release

[raphph]

Saw this being promoted by Sean Baker on twitter -

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/t...ion-campaign#/

This was copied from the indiegogo page

"
An introduction
Hello all,

I’m pleased to welcome you to the Malombra’s first release.

I am Elia G. Fèrroli, founder of Malombra Films Ltd. We are a new-born distribution company which aims to bring overlooked cult films of the past back to life!

Our mission is to distribute exclusive premiere genre films restored in the highest definition from the original negatives. The films we have re-discovered and carefully selected belong to a variety of genre, all of which you will enjoy in Blu-ray, on your favourite streaming platforms and even in selected cinemas across the UK.

This is only the beginning of what we will do. Your help means more films for more enjoyment, bringing a new series of volumes back to life with added extra-contents including making-of documentaries and interviews with the filmmakers.

The film
Malombra is divided in volumes, each one exploring a theme, time or filmmaker. All volumes contain a range of films to explore the sections above from all-different perspectives and to gain a brimming understanding of the chosen topic.

Our first volume is on Italian genre films of the 1960s, and the first title on the list is...

The Sex of Angels (1968): Join three beautiful young women on a boat trip to Yugoslavia for a sex-and-drugs fuelled adventure, from director Ugo Liberatore."

[g northcott]

Looking forward to the poslelli title... I wonder why we haven't seen polsellis delirium on blu

[medway_garage]

Originally Posted by g northcott

Looking forward to the poslelli title... I wonder why we haven't seen polsellis delirium on blu

Agreed i'd love to see more Polselli especially 'Delirium' in it's various variants the French cut upping the sex and violence.

Malombra apparently have Polselli's 'The Vampire of the Opera' and Mario Bava's 'The Road To Fort Alamo' upcoming.

[P.A.C.O.]

There are a few hours to go for anyone that's interested.

[hedliniv]

Will there be retail options (just saw this and missed it )

[P.A.C.O.]

I'd suggest emailing them.

info@malombrafilms.com

[mrkoernchen]

Has anyone even received their bluray yet? Somehow the whole thing is starting to look like a scam to me.

[sherbetbizarre]

Ready to purchase now... nice cover!

https://malombrafilms.com/shop/ols/p...dition-blu-ray

[Sixer]

Anyone received their's yet?

[utopia]

Got a shipping notice with tracking number today. Lets see what shows up.

[Jamiouse]

I'm holding off until there's a confirmed delivery to someone and at least a review of the disc. Too many delays and oddities with this release for my liking, they maybe 100% legit a victim of circumstances.

[T4ffer]

It's not a scam! I received the Blu-Ray in Estonia. Might watch tonight or tomorrow.

To be clear, I received it on the same day with 8 other orders that had been stuck due to the Royal Mail or other postal issues.

[bladelia]

I received my copy here in London today, nice slipcover.

[T4ffer]

Here's my mini-review:

The movie looks stunning. It's also less sleazy than the cover makes you think, I would say there is less nudity in the film than on the cover images. In fact, I would say the cover is a bit embarrassing, not matching the tone of the film, more suitable for the porn section (meanwhile some new porn releases like The Young Like It Hot have much less embarrassing covers).

The movie is also a bit naive when it comes to the story, or alternatively too clever for my 40+ years. It looks great, but does it tell a great story, I'm not so sure.

It's also maybe a bit expensive for how bare bones it is - no booklet and the only notable extra is the commentary track, which I didn't yet listen to (I usually skip commentary tracks until a future rewatch as I don't usually feel like immediately rewatching a movie). But I think its fine for a first release of the label.

I'm not sure what type of box it is, but it has trouble closing. I just happened to get some empty Indicator boxes so I moved the disc and one-sided artwork into one of those and threw this box away.

Overall, despite bringing out the negative, I think it's a pretty good first release for a new label, and I also liked the movie despite it feeling somewhat naive. It's the kind of movie where a lot of the important stuff happens inside the characters' heads and isn't spoken, and I think the actors did quite well.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Hrmmm. I've interest in thls now. Damn, I want too much from all these companies.

[mrkoernchen]

Also got the copy, unfortunately they didn't mention that the release is only on BD-R!
Here are some screenshots of the transfer:

[P.A.C.O.]

Did anyone who got theirs have it wrapped in plastic, or was it just a bare bluray box with slipcase?

[T4ffer]

Originally Posted by P.A.C.O.

Did anyone who got theirs have it wrapped in plastic, or was it just a bare bluray box with slipcase?

Can’t remember for sure but I think it was wrapped in plastic

[T4ffer]

Malombra's Facebook has been quiet... I hope the next movie is still in the works and they didn't cancel their plans after The Sex of Angels.

[filmtech]

Malombra’s website has added a preorder for Mario Bava’s The Road to Fort Alamo.