In this thought-provoking documentary, director Ruth Beckermann invites one hundred men to read excerpts from the notorious pornographic novel "Josefine Mutzenbacher" in front of a motionless camera. Set in a time when sex is more present than ever but shrouded in moral oppression, this film boldly explores diverse reactions to the controversial text. As the men confront the explicit language and themes, their responses reveal intriguing insights into individual perspectives on desire, sexuality, and societal norms. Without props or makeup, the improvisational reading becomes a platform for an authentic, raw, and sometimes uncomfortable exchange on the complexities of human sexuality.

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Mutzenbacher was released for streaming on February 16, 2023.