Focus on a Film: Taxi Zum Klo - Amazing Nudity [PICS]

In late 2010, Frank Ripplohs groundbreaking flick Taxi Zum Klo(1980) finally received some long-awaited recognition when it was properly released in a digitally remastered directors cut, thirtieth-anniversary edition. Ripplohs semi-autobiographical flick gave the viewing public a peek at the mainstream of male gay life and gay culture in West Berlinwhile laying the groundwork for queer cinema. For those of you unfamiliar with the film, Frank is a kindergarten teacher by day and a nymphomaniac-like cruiser at night with multiple hook ups in and around public bathrooms, hence the English translation of the movies title Taxi to the Toilet. Yes, Ripplohs film is full of nudity, graphic sex, unsimulated urolagnia (look it up) and close-up medical examinations, which is why its a favorite at the Mr. Man office, but at the same time, it does a wonderful job of showing that gay life, especially in the 1980s, isnt easy--its full of paranoia and pain and awkward hook ups.

The censors have had their suffocating hands on Taxi Zum Klo for decades, so if youre a fan of films, take the time and effort to watch the Ripplohs uncut masterpiece. Until then, enjoy the clips. Mr. Man pulled the really good parts for you to peruse. Hey, its a dirty job, and we love doing it.