Plot Summary
L’Étreinte (1969) is a sharp, provocative Franco-Belgian psychological drama that masterfully subverts power dynamics through an erotic lens. Heavily inspired by The Story of O, the film tracks Gisèle, an innocent runaway who becomes a housemaid—and subsequent sex slave—to Michel, a wealthy playboy. What begins as a classic tale of bourgeois exploitation takes a radical turn when a visiting friend awakens Gisèle to her own alienation. In a striking third-act shift, the film flips the master-servant dynamic, leaving the oppressor completely subjugated by his former victim..
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Director & Crew
Paul Collet
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of L'etreinte?
It has a TMDB rating of 4.3/10 based on 13 votes.
Who directed L'etreinte?
L'etreinte was directed by Paul Collet and released in 1969.
How long is L'etreinte?
L'etreinte has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1969-01-01
- Status
- Released