Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Savage House’s filth and farce are closer to the real bawdiness of the 18th century

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par Adam J Smith, Associate Professor in 18th-century Literature, York St John University

Although critics have praised the performances in Savage House, the film itself has received a frosty reception.

Tim Robey in the Telegraph described its “putrid stylings” as making it “impossible to enjoy”, dismissing it as a “rancid” and “rotten” period drama. Yet this allegedly “lowbrow” film captures the spirit of 18th-century culture more effectively than many glossy period dramas. Savage House…

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