Love School
Love School

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Love School

1973
Movie
76 min
French

Disguising himself as a geisha and introducing himself as Madame Mufiko, a certain Max Fox opens a school in Paris where he proposes to teach the Japanese art of love. He recruits a few students, boys and girls, to whom he teaches to imitate the positions represented on old prints. The young people set themselves to it with such ardor that soon the girls are pregnant. In addition, the school is put under police surveillance and the false Mufiko sees her true identity revealed.

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Director: VariousGenres: Documentary, Education

Plot Summary

Love School was a groundbreaking television series from the 1970s that explored various aspects of human sexuality and relationships. Hosted by psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers and journalist Bob Brown, the show featured discussions with experts and real-life couples, aiming to educate viewers on topics ranging from intimacy and communication to sexual health and societal attitudes. It tackled sensitive subjects with a straightforward, informative approach for its time.

Critical Reception

Love School was notable for its candid approach to discussing sexuality on television during the 1970s. While it aimed for educational and informative content, its frank discussions often generated both praise for its openness and criticism for its perceived explicitness, reflecting the evolving social norms of the era. It is remembered as a significant program in the history of sex education on television.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its educational intent and willingness to discuss taboo subjects.

  • Criticized by some for its directness, which was considered controversial for the time.

  • Remembered as a pioneering series that brought discussions of sexuality into the mainstream television landscape.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Love School (1973)' is not readily available. However, general audience reception from the era likely varied, with some appreciating the program's educational content and others finding its subject matter challenging or explicit for the time.

Fun Fact

Dr. Joyce Brothers, one of the hosts, was a psychologist and media personality who became famous after correctly predicting the winner of the 1964 heavyweight boxing championship fight between Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay on live television.

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