‘365 Days’: Controversial Movie to Get Two Sequels at Netflix
The controversial but extremely popular movie 365 Days will be returning to Netflix with not one but two sequels!
Michele Morrone and Anna-Maria Sieklucka will reprise their lead roles in the Polish erotic movie, based on a trilogy of books from author Blanka Lipinska. Magdalena Lamparska and Otar Saralidze, who featured in the original, will also return, while model and actor Simone Susinna is a newcomer to the cast. Barbara Białowąs and Tomasz Mandes will once again direct.
The story revolves around a young Polish woman who is kidnapped by a Sicilian gangster and given one year to fall in love with him. This sparked some backlash upon the film’s initial release, with critics saying that it romanticized sexual assault, domestic violence and kidnapping — a petition for Netflix to remove the title for its streaming platform attracted over 95,000 signatures.
However, many others enjoyed the movie, which landed in Netflix’s daily Top 10 most-watched lists in more than 90 countries, and, according to the streamer, was the fourth most-searched movie on Google around the world in 2020.
Unlike the first 365 Days, which was already completed when Netflix acquired the rights, the sequels will be made in-house, which could mean a more cautious approach to the subject matter. While the new movies are based somewhat on plot details from Lipinska’s follow-up novels, Deadline states that “the plot is likely to deviate from those texts and some of the potentially controversial content could be softened.”
“365 Days was one of our most popular films for our members in 2020,” said Netflix’s Łukasz Kluskiewicz. “We’re working closely with Blanka Lipinska, the author of the 365 Days trilogy of books and writer of the film, to continue Laura and Massimo’s story on screen. Their journey together is full of many twists and turns as our characters continue to grow and learn more about themselves.”
Lipinska added: “I’m hugely honored that the remaining two parts of my 365 Days trilogy — This Day and Next 365 Days — will be brought to life on screen by Netflix. I’m so excited to show fans of my novels all over the world this fresh look at the characters and to continue Laura and Massimo’s story.”
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I hope netflix dosen't change content from original show now that are making it.It won't be as good if the scenes are cut from the original it is netflix a pay subscription service which should allow content not allowed on regular tv.I hope netflix dosen't give into petitions wanting content changed like I said it is a pay service and if people don't like the content you can set parental settings.
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I agree. No one petitions Cinemax over their late night "porn". If it makes someone uncomfortable, then they shouldn't watch it. Simple as that.
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Don't change a thing put the warnings/triggers and everyone make their own decision to watch or not. It's very good and would hate to see it turn soft.
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I also agree! This show kept your attention, from beginning to end! It was exciting, sexy and romantic. If the writer or producers strays away from the original content from 365, I am afraid the ratings will go down. I'm looking forward to seeing some excitement, revenge, action, and hot romance.
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Best news I’ve heard today 🙂
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I can't wait for the next TWO part's of this Trilogy! But if they change it and make it Soft I think Movie Goers should have the right to Buy the UNCUT VERSION ON CD IN ENGLISH, POLISH & ITALIAN after All, Our Lives has been Turned Upside Down with this COVID 19 PANDEMIC We Should HAVE The Right To View This Movie WITHOUT ANY CHANGES IT'S FOR ADULTS!!!
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Keep it how it is. I love this show.
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When is it Coming to Netflix
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I love this movie I would not changing things about the movie can't wait till it comes out on DVD so I can buy
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I loved the movie but didn't realize it was based on a trilogy of books. I'm totally excited for the rest of the story to unfold now. I just hope they don't water it down and lose the essence of the characters in the process.
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Great show don't watch if you don't like
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People crack me up...if it bothers you so damn much, don't watch it. Let others enjoy it. DON'T CHANGE A DAMN THING! Let those of use that want to watch it enjoy it.
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Only controversial based on your own personal life
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Don't change a thing you don't like don't watch
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exciting movie. I love it. Please dont let Laura be dead. Everything, from the sex and action was perfect. Don't change the content at all. If some don't like it, Look at the big number of people who do like it. Then keep at that. We cant lose good stuff just because a few dont like it. Looking forward for the next part. So happy there will be two coming out. 😀 I hope there will be two new parts. It is like fifty shades of grey. Brilliant. The next "fifty shades of grey". Just love this one, because its a mob boss. This is the icing on the cake. A mob boss, being gentle just for a woman he wants. Perfect.
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