Sex In The World's Cities

Setting out to discover sexuality in the world’s 14 major megacities, this sensual and libertine collection provides an entertaining and fascinating journey into sexual practices the world over. Is sex experienced the same way in all 4 corners of the world? Unlikely! Because the men and women of each city tell of specific identities. There are those that fake it and those that really do make it! There are all sorts of fetishists and their perversions. There are those that change gender, etc. A series that won’t let you down - and won’t leave you feeling indifferent! (From France) (Documentary) MA (S, A)

Sexy wanderings in the cosmopolitan Asian metropolis of Hong Kong, where the most diverse amorous morals cohabit in cheerful confusion. Hong Kong's inhabitants may be stressed by daily living, but that doesn't mean they neglect the pleasures of the flesh. How is sexuality experienced in this cosmopolitan city, where amorous behaviours change radically from one community to the next? An investigation into the city's various districts. (From France) (Documentary) MA (S, N, A)

A city of unabashed sexual liberty, Berlin is a hotspot of artistic and sexual experiences, where hedonism and creativity are one. For a long time now, Berlin nightlife has shaped the German capital's reputation. A city under construction, Berlin is a playground for all sorts of artistic, social and sexual experiences. Unabashed sexual freedom and the existence of permissive places make Berlin a city of hedonism. Cabaret, one of the major traditions of Berlin nightlife, is an inescapable setting for debauchery and other experiences. (From France) (Documentary) MA (S, A, N)

Sydney - A plunge into the heart of the sexual practices of Sydney, known the world over for its spirit of tolerance and easy-going morals. The easygoing atmosphere bestows a singular simplicity on relationships. Even the S&M scene is qualified as "nice" by connoisseurs. The gay and lesbian communities are becoming better accepted all the time. This exploration of the sexual practices of the Australian metropolis starts with an encounter with Katsuni at the "Sexpo 2010" trade fair, one of the largest erotic trade fairs in the world. (From France, in English) (Documentary) MA(S,N,L)

In Sao Paulo, beautifying the body has been elevated to the rank of religion, even though morals remain exacting; a guided tour in the company of an explosive drag queen. A city of delights and distress, Sao Paolo is the largest metropolis in the southern hemisphere. Its economic power attracts a fortune-seeking crowd, and its sex trade is one of the most thriving in the world. In the city, churches abound, but so do transvestites. (From France) (Documentary) MA (S, N, A)

In Barcelona, a metropolis without barriers or taboo, sexual freedom is one of the demands made by a society that claims to be more tolerant. Turned towards the Mediterranean, Barcelona makes an impression on hearts and bodies with its character, which is resolutely turned towards pleasure. Everyone is attentive to everyone else in their demanding, unabashed search for pure pleasure. (From France) (Documentary) MA (S, N, A)

In Buenos Aires, the men are still hot-blooded and the women are refusing the status of "big-boobed bimbos". Here, homosexual marriage is legal but women must still fight for their rights. In order not to be considered bimbos, some women resort to provocation and pornography. While transvestites tour the parks at night, youngsters learn the rudiments of sexuality in high-school toilets... and certain collectors dream of a Museum of Eroticism. (From France) (Documentary)

Stockholm - In Stockholm, anything goes, except what's forbidden. The Swedish capital, known for its open-mindedness, knows how to cultivate a paradox. Prostitution is authorised, but being a client of one is forbidden. From primary school, sex education lessons are given to children, detailing the mechanics of reproduction, pleasure and physiognomy. As for couples, they make love with all the lights on. (From France, in English) (Documentary) MA(S)

Beirut - A stopover in Beirut, where poverty and luxury exist side by side, everything happens far from the public eye. In a society dominated by patriarchy, homosexuals are seen out together, while lesbians hide away. Some people advocate a radical change and would like to establish a secular State, but religion remains a sensitive subject. Yet when it comes to eroticism, tongues start to loosen. (From France, in French, Arabic & English) (Documentary) M(S,A)

Montreal - In Montreal, the capital of liberal sex, saucy old songs coexist alongside the most revolutionary of behaviours. Night birds are prepared for all sorts of dramatisations. Glamour networks abound on the internet and the Fetish Weekend is a roaring success. But whereas gays and straights did not really used to mingle, today's youth wants to do away with ghettos, which doesn't stop them taking precautions against STDs. (From France, in English & French) MA(S,N)

In Ho Chi Minh City, formerly named Saigon, people waver between Confucius and bandwidth. On the one hand, Nam Magazine, the Vietnamese Playboy must rise to the challenge of publishing sexy photos without revealing any nipple. On the other hand, the gay community freely surfs dating sites, using the Tap Me app. (From France) (Documentary) (class tba)

In Istanbul, the pleasures of Europe and Asia meet in astonishing practices that must contend with the rise in Islamic censorship.

Le Cap - In Cape Town, in order to get their kicks, people must navigate the ravages of the AIDS epidemic and rapes. But during apartheid, sex played a political role here, when it was exhibited between mixed-race couples. (From France, in English) (Documentary/Sexuality) MA(S,N)

Rio De Janeiro - In the season finale for this provocative and exploratory series, it becomes apparent that in Rio de Janeiro, while one can walk around almost naked on any occasion, what remains hidden is just as exciting as what is flaunted. (Final) (From France, in English & Portuguese) (Documentary) MA(S,N,A)