The debut episode of the Mubi Podcast dissects Paul Verhoeven’s infamous second feature Turkish Delight, exploring why it was such a massive cultural phenomenon in 1970s Holland. Below Dutch film critic Dana Linssen expands on her commentary featured in the episode, sharing her personal connection to the film and diving deep into ideas of toxic love and Dutch culture.To listen to the episode and subscribe on your preferred podcast app, click here. “Do you need it for the book club?” I hesitate for a second while on the phone with the female owner of the local bookstore whom I just called to ask if they have a copy of Dutch writer Jan Wolkers’ 1969 succès de scandale novel Turks fruit (Turkish Delight; literally “Turkish fruit”). “Er, not really.” I stall a bit longer. “I need it for reference, but I cannot find it on my bookshelves anymore.”It feels like a lame excuse.
- 6/3/2021
- MUBI
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