From convent walls to Montreal’s wild side, Valérie finds freedom—and scandal—in 1969.
VALéRIE
Valerie leaves behind her life at a convent for the wild side of life. Getting a job as a topless dancer, Valerie quickly graduates to becoming a high-class hooker. After amassing a small fortune, she falls in love with an artist, a man who is more-than-willing to overlook Valerie's sordid past.
Valérie is a 1969 Canadian drama film directed by Denis Héroux about a young woman who leaves a convent, explores Montreal's hippie scene, and becomes involved in prostitution.
Synopsis
- Director
- Denis Héroux
- Writers
- Julien Parnelle, Richard Sadler
- Release
- 1969
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- Tendre et sensuelle Valérie, Valérie - omsværmet og foragtet, Valérie, tendre sensualité
Why Cult
Valérie is recognized as the first in a wave of Canadian films known as maple-syrup porn, blending sexual candor with local flavor.
The film plunges into the hippie subculture of late 1960s Montreal, showing a city in the throes of liberation and excess.
Watch Valérie’s transformation from sheltered nun to high-class sex worker, charting a provocative journey of self-discovery.
Notorious for its candid depiction of nudity and sexuality, the film pushed boundaries in a still-conservative culture.
Themes & Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valérie about? +
Valérie follows a young woman who leaves her convent for Montreal's hippie scene, becomes a topless dancer, and enters prostitution, eventually falling for an artist.
When was Valérie released? +
Valérie was released in 1969.
Who directed Valérie? +
Denis Héroux directed Valérie.
How long is Valérie? +
Valérie has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is Valérie? +
Valérie is a drama film.