Drama Cult Classic

Lonely nights, a seductive designer, and the risks of exploring pleasure outside the marriage.

SEX IS BEAUTIFUL

Q: What is Sex Is Beautiful about?

Sex Is Beautiful follows Claire, a married woman who experiences loneliness and boredom, leading her into an affair with a fashion designer named Michel.

1973 · 1h 21m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Young and beautiful Claire looks like she’s got a perfect life. But when her husband and children are away, the lonely Claire is drawn to the fashion designer Michel. Will she find a remedy for boredom in adultery?

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Quick Answer

What is Sex Is Beautiful about?

Sex Is Beautiful is a 1973 French drama film directed by Alain Lavalle about Claire, a married woman whose isolation leads her into an affair with a fashion designer.

Programmer's Pick

If Parisian ennui and suggestive fashion sense are your weaknesses, Sex Is Beautiful stitches together a tale of seduction that’s as much about what’s unseen as what’s revealed. Come for Olga Georges-Picot’s performance; stay for the fashion designer’s persuasive charm—and the era’s bold approach to nudity.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Claire appears to lead a charmed life—a beautiful woman, married, with two children. But her husband's frequent absences leave her feeling alone and unfulfilled. When her children leave for a ski holiday, Claire's solitude deepens. A night out with her friend Gisèle introduces her to Michel, a charismatic fashion designer. Sparks fly, and Claire finds herself seduced by the allure of infidelity. As she navigates Michel’s enticing world, she is confronted with desires and expectations that challenge her sense of self and marriage. This French drama delves into the complexities of marital boredom, longing, and the search for personal fulfillment.

Details & Specs

Director: Alain Lavalle
Writer: Giova Selly
Release: 1973
Runtime: 1h 21m
Country: France
Language: French
Genres: Drama
Also Known As: Sex Is Beautiful, Peccato carnale, Sex explosie, The Revelation, Original title: La révélation

Cast & Crew

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Director: Alain Lavalle Writer: Giova Selly

Olga Georges-Picot Claire

Juliette Mills Gisèle

Sady Rebbot Le couturier

Robert Etcheverry Bernard, l'amant de Gisèle

Jacques Santi Le mari

Danièle Vlaminck

Daniel Sarky FV France Verdier GE Garlonne Errlichmann VD Véronique Dabrowsky HG Hélène Giegner PP Pierre Péchard

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