The shooting of “9 1/2 Weeks” took place in New York, USA. New York was not chosen by chance: its dynamic atmosphere and variety of locations were ideal for creating a tense and sensual atmosphere of the movie. The cityscapes, including the famous streets of Manhattan and cozy interiors, added realism and depth to the plot, emphasizing the emotional experiences of the main characters.
Comme des Garçons Boutique
In movie
Scene where John takes Elizabeth to the Comme des Garçons boutique to have him pick out new clothes for her. John looks at how well the suit he has picked out fits her and goes to pay for it. Elizabeth wonders if he will ask her if she likes the outfit and he replies in the negative. Their interaction becomes increasingly playful and intimate, emphasizing their growing closeness.
Timing: 00:58:08
Real
Scene was shot at the Comme des Garçons boutique in New York. It is a luxury brand known for its unique and avant-garde designs, making it the perfect place for the scene, emphasizing the experimental and innovative nature of the characters' relationship (although the outfit he chooses for her is quite classic). The interior and color palette of the boutique also fit perfectly with the color scheme of the film. Unfortunately, the boutique has not survived to the present day and is now an optical store, but the design of the premises has been preserved even now.
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Hotel room
In movie
Scene where we see the budding relationship between Elizabeth McGraw, an art gallery employee, and John Gray, a mysterious and attractive man. Their relationship develops rapidly and unusually, including elements of play and domination. There are several scenes in the movie that take place in different hotels, including several scenes filmed at the Chelsea Hotel. These are important in developing the relationship between the main characters and in revealing their characters. The hotel becomes a place where the characters can be together and not be afraid of being judged by society, they also use it as a place for their role-playing.
Timing: 01:07:03
Real
Scene was shot at the Chelsea Hotel on East 23rd Street in Manhattan. This historic hotel is known for its bohemian atmosphere and has been home to many famous artists and musicians. Its unique architecture and interior create the perfect backdrop for the scene, emphasizing the intimacy and depth of the characters' relationships.
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Hotel Chelsea
Club
In movie
Scene where John wants Elizabeth to watch him have sex with a prostitute. After a brief pause, Elizabeth jumps up, punches them, and runs outside. She wants him to know what it was like for her to see this. She runs into one of the erotic parlors in Times Square to see a “real erotic show.” She walks inside and sees a couple having sex, with men standing around watching. She becomes disgusted and disgusted, realizes something and seems to want to leave, but one of the standing men starts kissing her and they start having sex. At this time John stands in the crowd and silently watches this.
Timing: 01:35:30
Real
Scene was shot in a sex club on 42 West 42nd Street in Manhattan near Times Square. It is one of the most famous streets in New York City. With the onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s and the following decades, Times Square gained a reputation as a dangerous neighborhood. From the 1960s to the early 1990s (the film was shot 1986), the neglect and licentiousness of the area, especially because of its go-go bars, sex shops, adult theaters and sex clubs became a notorious symbol of the city's decline. In the movie, this scene is a climactic scene because in it, the heroine realizes that she is not ready for a relationship without commitment and to be just a body to satisfy another man's needs. She had hoped it would stop her, but it doesn't and both heroes draw their own conclusions from the situation. The moment of maximum downfall for the heroine. Nowadays all the hot clubs on this street are closed and now there are stores, cafes and other peculiar places of the main streets of big cities.
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