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She Did What He Wanted
Eddie, a sexually frustrated young man, buys a book on hypnosis and learns the art of mesmerism. He uses his newfound talent to hypnotize Nora, a lovely young housemaid, ostensibly to help cure her headache, but then he transforms her into his loving sex slave. Emboldened by his first acquisition, Eddie then proceeds to start building a stable of female slaves.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, seeking a life beyond her provincial upbringing, enters into a complex relationship with a wealthy, older businessman. As their dynamic evolves, she finds herself entangled in his world of desire and manipulation, forcing her to confront her own desires and the true cost of her ambitions.
Critical Reception
This French erotic drama was a niche film that garnered limited release and critical attention upon its debut. While some critics acknowledged its artistic aspirations in exploring themes of power and sexuality, it was largely met with mixed reviews, often criticized for its pacing and explicit content.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt to delve into complex psychological and sexual dynamics.
Criticized for a narrative that can feel slow and repetitive.
Noted for its daring portrayal of intimacy, though some found it gratuitous.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its limited distribution and release era.
Fun Fact
The film was controversial for its time, pushing boundaries with its explicit sexual content and non-traditional narrative structure, leading to varied reactions from censors and audiences.
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