This is a lesbian romance written by a woman and directed by a second woman. This Greek-Canadian co-production, filmed in Toronto and Athens, was rated NC-17 by the MPA for its lengthy love scene between the two stars. I think I would have rated it R if I had been on that board.
Set in contemporary Athens, Maya and Samar tells the story of two young women from conflicting cultures whose brief yet torrid affair endangers the life of one, while propelling the other to instant online fame.
Nicolette Pearse
Amanda Babaei Vieira
Every gay film in recent years that contained explicit sex and full male nudity has been rated R. Rare lesbian movies still get NC17 ratings from the MPA. Outdated rules.