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Bound
A seductive neo-noir and cult classic centring on lesbian desire in dangerous circumstances.
Gangster 1996 109 mins
Director: Andy Wachowski
Overview
The Wachowskis’ debut feature stars Jennifer Tilly as Violet, a gangster’s moll to Joe Pantoliano’s Caesar. Their dysfunctional dynamic is interrupted by lesbian ex-con Corky (Gina Gershon), whose seduction of Violet comes with a plan to steal money from the mob. This violent neo-noir puts a rare focus on two women who not only unapologetically enjoy sex, but enjoy it with each other.

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