Female Company
Female Company

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Female Company

1999
Movie
104 min
English

High society women of a small Greek town try everything to have sex with the first male they can find.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Wolfgang BeckerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling actor desperate for money takes on a peculiar job: posing as a woman to sell cosmetics to other women. He finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, mistaken identities, and unexpected romantic complications as he navigates his new, unconventional career.

Critical Reception

Female Company received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its unique premise and comedic performances, though some critics found its plot predictable. It was a modest success at the box office in Germany.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is lauded for its original concept and humorous exploration of gender roles.

  • Performances, particularly the lead's portrayal of a man in disguise, are often highlighted as a strength.

  • Some reviews noted that the narrative could have benefited from more surprising plot twists.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this film.

Fun Fact

Director Wolfgang Becker later achieved international success with the film 'Good Bye, Lenin!' released in 2003.

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