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Omahyra Mota & Karin Viard in “Les Derniers Jours du Monde” [2009 France, Spain]

Posted on April 15, 2011 by TR

Larrieu brothers’ (Arnard and Jean-Marie) most recent film, “Les Derniers Jours du Monde” [Eng. title: The Last Days of the World, Festival Title: Happy End] is a typically French take on the apocalypse theme – generally the preserve of Hollywood blockbusters. … Continue reading →

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Clara Choveaux in “Tiresia” [2003 France]

Posted on April 4, 2011 by TR

Bertrand Bonello’s 2003 film, “Tiresia” is a strange drama relating to obsession and possession. The title and main character’s name apparently allude to Greek mythology where a blind prophet transforms into a woman for a number of years. Terranova is … Continue reading →

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Catherine Leprince & co in “Vive les Femmes!” [1984 France]

Posted on March 6, 2011 by TR

Here’s a very French sex comedy whose apt title pretty much also sums up the blog’s motto. Claude Confortès 1984 comedy, “Vive les Femmes!” [Eng. Title: Long Live Women!] is an adaptation from a Jean-Marc Reiser comic strip, about the … Continue reading →

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Marina Pierro in “Cérémonie d’amour” [1987 France]

Posted on February 18, 2011 by TR

Among all film makers, Polish-born Walerian Borowczyk has been my favourite when it concerns eroticism. He forces you to use your own imagination with his raw material. I’ve been fortunate to see all his feature-length films (and a few shorts … Continue reading →

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Rie Rasmussen in “Human Zoo” [2009 France]

Posted on February 9, 2011 by TR

Danish born model-turned-actress Rie Rasmussen made her directorial debut in this 2009 French production, “Human Zoo”. For a debut, this film is an awesome achievement, and it only underlines her creative credentials as one of the rising talents in world cinema today. … Continue reading →

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