P545 CEEFAX 2 545 Wed 05 Jan 21:45/40 1/2 ——————————————————————————————————————— THE LOSS OF SEXUAL INNOCENCE (18) US Director: Mike Figgis Cast: Julian Sands, Saffron Burrows, Stefano Dionisi ——————————————————————————————————————— Leaving Lat Vegas director Figgis abandons straight narrative — relying instead on a series of vignettes to look at a range of sexual experiences. Semi-autobiographical scenes from the life of film director Mic form the backbone of the film. The Garden Of Eden also provides an unusubl location. ———————————— bz Tim Watts ————————————— Showbiz 540 Music 560 TV/Radio 600 Film 99 550 Index 541 TV Choice 593 Rjvjew Film:9 Cookbook LotteryP545 CEEFAX 2 545 Wed 05 Jan 21:50/14 2/2 ——————————————————————————————————————— THE LOSS OF SEXUAL INNOCENCE (18) If nothing else Mike Figgis' latest film could act as a warning to future generations of directors about the dangers of self-indulgence. The decision to return to his art house roots with a defiantly non-commercial project sounds interesting enough — but the reality is very different. There are some well-crafted moments among the series of vignettes — but don't expect to bj awake to catch them. LOSS OF SEXUAL INNOCENCE opens Jan 7 Film 99 550 Index 541 TV Choice 593 Rjvjew Film:9 Cookbook Lottery