I Am Frigid... Why?
I Am Frigid... Why?

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I Am Frigid... Why?

1972
Movie
99 min
French

Sultry Sandra Julien stars as a teenage virgin who is traumatized after being raped by her 2 "friends", a young man and his sister, leaving her with no interest in sex. Discouraged, she embarks on a journey of sexual awakening in hopes of curing herself.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Guenther GeislerGenres: Documentary, Adult

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the topic of female frigidity, featuring interviews with women discussing their experiences and perspectives on sexual satisfaction. It delves into societal pressures, psychological factors, and personal challenges that may contribute to a lack of sexual fulfillment. The film aims to demystify the subject and encourage open discussion about female sexuality.

Critical Reception

As a documentary from the early 1970s dealing with sexual topics, critical reception was varied, often depending on the publication's stance on sex education and adult content. It is primarily remembered as an exploitation film of its era, noted for its frank discussion of female sexuality for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • An early attempt to tackle female sexual issues on film.

  • Features interviews that were considered frank for the period.

  • Often categorized as an exploitation or adult film.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of adult-themed documentaries in the 1970s that aimed to educate audiences about previously taboo subjects, albeit often with a sensationalist approach.

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