A celebration of the working class and their "work hard, play hard" mentality.
The 1970s was a pivotal time for the German film industry, with a surge in popularity of erotic and comedy films that pushed the boundaries of social norms. One such film that gained notoriety during this period is "Lass jucken, Kumpel 2: Das Bullenkloster," released in 1973. Directed by Harald Philipp, this film is a sequel to the 1972 film "Lass jucken, Kumpel," and it continues to fascinate audiences with its unique blend of humor, eroticism, and satire. Lass jucken- Kumpel 2- Das Bullenkloster -1973- ...
Thus, Das Bullenkloster is a satire (however crude) of the police as a closed, corrupt fraternity operating outside the law. The film suggests that cops hide behind religious or moral facades while engaging in debauchery. It is the cinematic equivalent of a rude cartoon in Pardon magazine – anarchic, juvenile, but with a kernel of genuine 1970s anti-establishment anger. A celebration of the working class and their
If the 1970s West German sex film industry had a sweaty, beer-soaked ground zero, it would be the Lass jucken, Kumpel series. The second installment, Das Bullenkloster (literally "The Bull Monastery"—a pun on a convent), delivers exactly what the title promises: a relentless, lowbrow assault of double entendres, nudity, and slapstick that feels like a stag party at a Renaissance fair. Directed by Harald Philipp, this film is a
A group of jolly, horny Bavarian woodsmen (the “Kumpels” from the first film) find themselves on the run from the law – the “Bullen” (cops). To evade capture, they seek refuge in what they believe is an abandoned monastery. Unbeknownst to them, the monastery has been converted into a strict, all-female convent run by a sadistic Mother Superior (a caricature of corrupt authority).
Sexploitation / Erotic Comedy / Klamauk Director: Franz Marischka