Real sex film "isn't shocking"

The lead female star from Nine Songs has spoken out about the controversial 'real sex' film for the first time.

21-year-old American actress Margo Stilley had wanted to remain anonymous after appearing in the movie, even requesting that her name be left off the credits.

Now her identity is out in the open and her religious mother is praying for her "twice a day."

The film caused a stir when it premiered at the Cannes film festival last weekend, shocking critics with its scenes of cunnilingus, fellatio and ejaculation.

"I have managed to get myself into a mess," Stilley told G2. "I'm surprised, and even more by the fact that I've brought most of it on myself."

Nevertheless she defended the film against the controversy caused. "It isn't shocking. If you know you are going to watch a film like this, it's not abrasive. It's normal sex that everyone has, not crazy stuff."