The Severin release (catalog number SEV92216 for Blu-ray, SEV92209 for DVD) presented the film with —a full 17 minutes longer than the censored theatrical cut. This was the complete film, restored to its controversial glory.
When verifying a copy of Sinfonía Erótica , collectors should look for the following indicators:
For collectors interested in acquiring Sinfonía Erótica , several verified options exist. The Severin Films Blu-ray remains the definitive version, available through multiple retailers and auction sites. Verified purchases on eBay have confirmed that legitimate copies are still circulating, with prices typically ranging from $20 to $27 for new sealed copies.
Jesús Franco, based loosely on the writings of the Marquis de Sade. Genre: Period Drama, Romance, Thriller, EuroSleaze. Running Time: Approximately 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Unlike many of Franco's other films which lean heavily into exploitation, Sinfonia Erotica is frequently described as an
[Martine returns from Mental Hospital] │ ▼ [Discovers Husband (Armand) & Bisexual Lover (Fiore)] │ ▼ [Discovery of Runaway Nun (Norma) in the Woods] │ ▼ [The Trio Plots Martine’s Madness & Murder]
What differentiates Sinfonia Erotica from other 1980s erotic films is the directorial approach by Jess Franco.
