Unveiling the Sensuality and Satire of 'Saltburn': A Must-See Delight

Writer and director Emerald Fennell and actor Barry Keoghan discuss the provocative sex scenes in the film "Saltburn." The first scene involves Oliver, played by Keoghan, drinking bathwater mixed with Felix's semen, symbolizing his desire to absorb Felix's social status. In the second scene, Oliver manipulates Felix's troubled sister, Venetia, by smearing menstrual blood on their faces during a sexual encounter. The final scene shows Oliver having sex with Felix's gravesite after his plan to become part of the wealthy Catton family falls apart. Fennell and Keoghan explain the motivations behind these scenes and the themes of power and desire explored in the film.
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