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Naked and Lustful

1976 · 74 min

A slow, sensual drama of desire and secrecy, watching a man's fixation quietly unravel the lives around him.

Directed by
Jean-Marie Pallardy
Genres
Drama
Starring
Beba Lončar, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Bernard Musson
Overview
A wealthy French couple unable to bear children but determined to start a family agree to use an anonymous surrogate . Upon seeking a professional opinion on the matter, the couple is advised to seek out an anonymous surrogate. Though the procedure is a success, Jean-Paul becomes entirely consumed in his quest to discover the identity of the young woman (Willeke van Ammelrooy) who is currently carrying his child. Upon coming face to face with the ravishing young beauty, Jean-Paul initiates a torrid affair that will profoundly affect the lives of all involved.

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Directed by
Jean-Marie Pallardy
Genres
Drama
Starring
Beba Lončar, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Bernard Musson
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • parenthood
  • betrayal
  • identity
  • love
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour1
Realism7
Romance6
Tension3
Darkness4
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Jean-Marie Pallardy
Written by
Jean-Marie Pallardy
Starring
Beba Lončar, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Bernard Musson, Jacques Insermini, André Koob, Louise Allard, Isabelle Copejans, Guy de Len
Music
Jaap Dekker
Cinematography
Maurice Kaminsky, Christian Depovere
Runtime
74 min
Country
France
Languages
French

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