Controversial as it gets, Gaspar Noé’s Irréversible belongs on the list of most provocative movies of this century. Showcasing r*pe-revenge scenarios in reverse chronology to create a geared-up impact, the movie stars Monica Bellucci as Alex, the pivotal character. Creating a punishing and nauseating experience through her theatrical performance, Bellucci practically stunned her fans.
However, despite her mesmerizing performance that enticed her audience, the role was indeed controversial. Causing an accurate impact, the storyline of the movie readily disgusted its audience. Witnessing the hate and disgust caused by the film, Monica Bellucci’s mother was annoyed with her for appearing in such a disgraceful project.
Monica Bellucci’s List Of Controversial Movies
Beginning her career at the age of 16, as a model and actress, Monica Bellucci soon became a household name in the industry. Making her film debut in 1991 with her Italian comedy La Riffa, Bellucci stunned her audience with her astute physique and mind-blowing acting skills. Over the years, proving her talent through different movies, the 58-year-old thereafter began appearing in controversial dramas.
“I’ve done more dramatic films and sad stories,” Bellucci pointed out. Reflecting upon her career graph, the 58-year-old believes she must have a penchant for controversies as she often appears in such movies over regular ones. Discussing her appearance in crazy stories like the 2003 Matrix Reloaded, Monica Bellucci stated, “Cinema is coincidences and unpredictable situations”.
Further discussing her role in The Passion of the Christ as the biblically controversial character Mary Magdalene, Bellucci stated, “I guess I make controversial movies.” However, her entire list of polemic movies boiled down to her mega scandalous r*pe-revenge film Irréversible. Discussing the movie, the 58-year-old mentioned, “Irréversible was very controversial. When we went to Cannes, it was a complete scandal!”
Monica Bellucci’s Irréversible Infuriated Her Mother
No matter how many controversial movies Monica Bellucci points out, her appearance in Gaspar Noé’s Irréversible shall top the list. Although the movie is a cult classic in this day and age, it became a major scandal after its release in 2002. Portraying r*pe-revenge drama, with excruciating nine minutes of s*xual assault scene, the movie initiated maximum visceral impact upon its audience.
Having a nerve-jangling theatrical experience with bass notes in the score, Irréversible played with different senses of an individual. Portraying traumatic sequences with powerful flashback structures, the film features unspeakably perverse ideas of mankind. Thus, appearing in such a shocking and barbaric movie Monica Bellucci witnessed a major impact on her career.
Not just her career but even her personal life was affected by her appearance in the movie. The 58-year-old actress claimed, “My mother called me and said, ‘What did you do? Why don’t you make normal movies?’” To which, the actress claimed, “I said, ‘What do you mean normal movies?’ Now, Irréversible is a cult movie in some ways, even 20 years later”. Realizing the impact of the controversies surrounding the movie, Bellucci stood her ground and continued her career on the same path.
Source: Aframe
