Virtue meets vice in this salacious adaptation of de Sade's infamous tale.
JUSTINE DE SADE
Justine is a poor serving girl who tries to maintain her virtue and her standards. Unfortunately, she is victimized by everyone she encounters.
If de Sade had a passport, it would be stamped Canada, France, and Italy for this one.
Claude Pierson’s take on the Marquis de Sade’s notorious novel doesn’t shy from explicit eroticism, following Alice Arno’s Justine as she’s buffeted between libertines and predators. If you’re looking for a Euro sexploitation descent into vice, this delivers—complete with French dialogue and a parade of cult cinema regulars.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Justine de Sade is a 1972 Canada-France-Italy drama film directed by Claude Pierson about a poor serving girl who endures a series of sexual degradations while struggling to maintain her virtue.
- Director
- Claude Pierson
- Writers
- Marquis de Sade, Claude Pierson, Huguette Boisvert
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Country
- Canada, France, Italy
- Language
- French
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- Justine - Lustschreie hinter Klostermauern, Original title: Justine de Sade
Synopsis
Why Cult
Based on the writings of the Marquis de Sade, this film embraces the infamous author's themes of virtue beset by depravity.
Alice Arno takes center stage as both Justine and Thérèse, anchoring the film's wild ride with a dual performance.
A French-language grindhouse drama rife with nudity and erotic set pieces—very much a product of its '70s European origins.
Spot familiar faces from the European exploitation scene, including Yves Arcanel and Franco Fantasia.
Trailer
Questions from the Vault
What is Justine de Sade about? +
Justine de Sade follows a virtuous serving girl as she is victimized by a series of depraved characters, enduring sexual degradation while hoping for salvation.
When was Justine de Sade released? +
Justine de Sade was released in 1972.
Who directed Justine de Sade? +
Claude Pierson directed Justine de Sade.
How long is Justine de Sade? +
Justine de Sade has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is Justine de Sade? +
Justine de Sade is a drama film.
Where can I watch Justine de Sade? +
Justine de Sade is available to stream on SassyFlix.
