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Drama Cult Classic

An aristocrat's scandalous awakening leads to decadent parties and marital chaos.

CECILIA

1983 · 1h 45m · NR · Drama / Romance

A woman experiences a traumatic sexual assault. Despite her ordeal, she reconnects intimately with her husband. She subsequently explore various consensual sexual relationships while processing the emotional impact of the initial incident.

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What is Cecilia about?

Cecilia is a 1983 drama-romance film directed by Olivier Mathot and Jesús Franco about an aristocratic woman whose traumatic assault propels her into a world of sexual exploration and socialite debauchery.

Synopsis

After repeatedly flaunting her peerless body to her servants, snobbish aristocrat Cecila (Muriel Montrossé) becomes the victim of rape. But the experience triggers a carnal awakening, full of socialite sex parties and woodland orgies. And before long, Cecilia finds her amorous adventures spinning out of control, particularly when her husband decides to join in on the free-love lifestyle in this racy entry from erotic auteur Jess Franco.
Details & Specs
Directors
Olivier Mathot, Jesús Franco
Writers
Jesús Franco, Marius Lesoeur
Release
1983
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Also Known As
Sexual Aberrations of a Housewife, Diary of a Desperate Housewife

Why Cult

Erotic Auteur Franco

Directed by Jesús Franco, this film delivers his signature blend of sensuality, scandal, and taboo.

Aristocratic Decadence

Cecilia's privileged world is upended by sex parties, woodland orgies, and a husband gone wild.

Transgressive Taboo Themes

The film dives into sexual obsession, open marriage, and even incest, pushing boundaries beyond typical erotica.

Muriel Montossé Lead

Muriel Montossé bares all as Cecilia, commanding attention in a role that oscillates between vulnerability and exhibitionism.

Themes & Keywords

Female Rear Nudity Female Topless Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Sex Female Pubic Hair Lesbian Sex Flashback Voyeur Lust Jealousy Skinny Dipping Public Nudity Large Breasts Cheating Wife Sexual Attraction Female Masturbation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cecilia about? +

Cecilia follows a snobbish aristocrat whose sexual assault leads her on a journey of erotic discovery, culminating in decadent parties and a tangled marital dynamic.

When was Cecilia released? +

Cecilia was released in 1983.

Who directed Cecilia? +

Cecilia was directed by Olivier Mathot and Jesús Franco.

How long is Cecilia? +

Cecilia has a runtime of 105 minutes.

What genre is Cecilia? +

Cecilia is a drama and romance film.

Where can I watch Cecilia? +

Cecilia is available to stream on SassyFlix.