Les Demoiselles à péage
Les Demoiselles à péage

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Les Demoiselles à péage

1975
Movie
91 min
French

A woman starts working in her dead husband's brothel.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Jean-François DavyGenres: Comedy, Erotic

Plot Summary

A group of women, fed up with the local men's behavior, decides to take matters into their own hands by setting up a toll booth. Men wishing to pass through their town must pay a toll, leading to humorous and erotic encounters. The film explores themes of female empowerment and sexual liberation in a small French community.

Critical Reception

This film is a product of its time, generally considered a lighthearted erotic comedy with a playful premise. While not critically acclaimed by mainstream outlets, it found an audience for its frank exploration of sexuality and its comedic elements, fitting within the popular 'erotic comedy' genre of the 1970s in France. Its reception was largely tied to its genre appeal rather than artistic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its amusing premise and lighthearted take on sexual politics.

  • Noted for its erotic content and comedic situations.

  • Considered a typical example of 1970s French erotic cinema.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's humor and its playful, albeit dated, approach to sexuality, with some appreciating its candidness for the era.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Les Demoiselles à péage', directly translates to 'The Toll-Paying Young Ladies', referring to the central plot device where women charge men for passage.

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