The history of porn films: from the origins to the present day

"Adult films" appeared almost simultaneously with the opening of the cinema. To understand the development of the most intimate genre of cinema, it is enough to compare a vintage tape with the work of modern pornographers. Of course, at all times, the main place in adult films is occupied by sex. But looking back, you can see how differently it was filmed in different periods of time.

19th century-10th years: the first "masterpieces"

At the dawn of cinema, just three years after the Lumiere brothers made their first film, the first "adult movie" was released in France — "Maria goes to bed" with a duration of only seven minutes. It is noteworthy that the famous inventor Thomas Edison is also involved in the appearance of "indecent films". In 1886, he made a short film "The Kiss". Although the actors did not go beyond a prolonged kiss, the public reacted with a barrage of criticism. These films have become a kind of prelude to the emergence of full-fledged pornography in our understanding.

The film "In the Evening", which was released in Germany in 1910, became a significant milestone in the porn industry. For the first time, the audience was able to see sex as it is, and the genitals taken in close-up. The director hardly expected that his work would become a classic of the genre and get into the collection of the Kinsey Institute (Indiana). The" hot " content of the films ranged from gentle eroticism to obscene porn with genitals in full screen. The period of the end of the XIX and the beginning of the XX century can be called the time of the" pen test " of the intimate genre of cinema.

In many countries, "adult films" have been banned for showing in cinemas. So, the merciless censorship reduced the "Kiss" from seven to two minutes. Despite this, the world rental brought considerable profit thanks to the invention of single-seat booths of "cinematics".

the 20s: a typical plot within the framework of morality

Public morality dictated the rules for the development of porn in the 1920s. Almost all the scenarios of black-and-white paintings developed according to one plot. The focus was on "leisure of married couples". Since at that time they had not yet invented a sound track, silent black-and-white porn films contained special inserts-explanations.

The events unfolded against the backdrop of the scenery of the bedroom or living room. Tired after a working day, the husband began his marital duties. His wife encouraged him with oral sex. At this point, there were usually inserts with encouraging phrases of the spouse. This was followed by a "missionary" pose and a close-up of the female genitals. Intimate passion was conveyed by the phrases-insets "Oui, oui!" and " Oh, my Dear!". The apogee of passion remained behind the scenes, or rather behind the final screensaver of the "Grand finale".

Porn of this period was not much different from the modern video course of aerobics coaches. The simple plot and the candid camera angle perfectly coped with the main task of "adult films". It should be recalled that in the 20s, women did not watch porn films, and the directors were guided by the needs of the male audience.

The 30s: The Great Depression and the stress pill

The directors boldly ignored the restrictions, offering the public scenes of group, same-sex and interracial sex. White men copulated with colored women in front of the camera. And nothing else. Society was not ready to contemplate a black partner with a white lady.

Directors, in an effort to find a new audience demand, are increasingly playing out the most obscene scenes. Quite often, it is difficult to track the scenario, if there is one at all. The audience managed to get fed up with genitals in full screen. Now the operators openly admire the naked female body. The actors ' facial expressions became more lively and emotional.

The cinema opened not only the sound track, but also the editing. Porn movies began to resemble a kaleidoscope of explicit scenes. Porn of the 1930s is another "test of the pen" in the search for the boundaries of what is allowed. It is noteworthy that the mafia very quickly calculated the profitability of"adult cinema". There were underground laboratories where films were copied.

40s: The Second World War and the crisis of the porn industry

The development of the porn industry froze with the beginning of the Second World War. The standard of beauty has become more "domestic". Buxom beauties have gone into the background. Less well-groomed women with small breasts appeared on the screens. In the few works of directors, there is a desire for realism. A man with glasses often appears in the frame, who could not pass a medical examination in the army. Many girls are wearing stockings with a black seam, which in a certain sense became a fetish of that time.

In general, the intimate film industry of the 1940s did not shine with new discoveries. But because of the soldiers, the demand for photographic albums and erotic postcards has increased. It was also the time of the first home porn-a small movie camera was quite affordable for the middle class, so some couples successfully filmed themselves at home and showed this improvised porn only to their friends. The mafia was already engaged in expensive secret laboratories for copying home porn.

50th: the shine of the first stars

The audience was returning to a peaceful life. In porn films of this period, new attributes and all sorts of fetishes appeared. The audience rejoiced in the sweets of carnal pleasures, accidentally provoking the famous "baby boom". It was during this period that the main trends of modern non-child cinema were born. By the way, the first Playboy magazine was published in 1953.

There are new attributes and all sorts of fetishes. The actresses appeared in seductive underwear, lace stockings and shoes with stunning stilettos. There is a fashion for depilation and special hairstyles of intimate areas.

It is noteworthy that the previously unnamed porn actresses received their line in the credits. The first stars of intimate cinema and professional directors appeared. After the liberalization of the legislation, specialized cinemas appeared, in which a policeman was necessarily present.

60s: legalization and public recognition

The next decade was remembered only by the spread of home video. The society of this period became more liberated. The time of birth control pills and free love gave new sensations in real life. The first swing clubs and the official diagnosis of "nymphomania" appeared. In 1962, the world's first sex shop opened in Germany.

Porn tapes have become costume-plot. Events develop anywhere: in college, in the hospital, in the jungle, on a yacht in the open ocean. Genitals appear not only in close-up, but also in different angles. Group sex scenes are very popular.

In 1962, an art picture was released by a Swedish film studio, in which real sex took place. It is noteworthy that the film was not shot in the erotic genre. "Cinema for adults" has received public recognition. Germany was the first to legalize this genre of cinematic art in 1969, giving the world an unforgettable "fantastic!" and a real flurry of pornography.

70s: the golden age of porn

During this decade, the world saw the legendary films "Deep Throat", "Taxi Driver", "Decameron" and many others. Porn stars get huge fame. The victorious march of the frank genre collided with the champions of morality. High-profile scandals and lawsuits with accusations of obscenity swept the world.

Linda Lovelace, star of the legendary movie "Deep Throat"

Fans of the genre will appreciate the acting skills and innovation of the directors of that period. "Deep Throat" still enjoys audience success. Bed balancing shows unprecedented poses. And the unlimited tools for self-satisfaction can surprise even the most sophisticated viewers.

the 80s: the factory of pornstars or the time of idols

In the following decades, the history of "adult cinema" developed within the framework of established cliches. Buxom blondes with a lush shock of hair and a rounded, slightly open mouth have irrevocably conquered Olympus porn. Ginger Lynn has become a trendsetter of intimate fashion. Young actresses who boldly used silicone to improve their skills came to the porn industry. The fashion for incredibly big tits has reached our days.

Now sex takes up almost the entire script. Especially popular are group passions, where everyone simultaneously strives to satisfy a sexual fire. Close-up shots are not taken of the genitals, but of ejaculation, which increasingly falls on the face. The actors use local anesthesia to play the most dynamic scenes. The incredible interweaving of bodies, the endurance of partners will surprise even athletes.

90s: respectability and popularity

The novelty of the genre is erotic parodies of popular films. The screenwriters took a porn skating rink through "Terminator" and "Star Wars", "Alice through the Looking Glass" and "Nightmares on Elm Street". Otherwise, it's still the same sophisticated porn familiar from the 80s. The scenery, costumes, fetishes change, but the dynamics set by nature itself remains unchanged.

Pornography has become respectable and prestigious. The press covers the details of the personal life and career of famous porn stars. Luxury mansions and expensive cars get on the covers of magazines. Porn has its own award-AVN Awards, which is secretly called the "porn Oscar". It has very interesting nominations: "best blowjob", "best anal sex" and other technical elements of the genre.

Our days…

The modern porn industry has surpassed Sodom and Gomorrah. Thanks to the development of a virtual network, almost every user can get access to an unlimited sex fantasy. Sites with explicit topics are breaking traffic records.

Porn still implements the main task – it excites and satisfies the viewer. The only difference between the current "adult films" is universal availability. If we compare the content, then viewers of all times liked to watch sex. In this regard, paradoxically, porn remains the most conservative genre of cinema. And is it any wonder that for centuries it has remained unchanged in human nature.