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French aristocratic sisters and their friends explore a summer of sexual liberation under the eye of a provocative mother.

THE GRANDDAUGHTER'S MODEL

1971 · 1h 25m · NR · Comedy / Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

Two daughters of a sexually liberated countess, a mother and daughter who've befriended them after a car accident and live with them, and a S&M-prone daughter of their butch neighbor all fall for the same men - a doctor and a local boy.

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What is The Granddaughter's Model about?

The Granddaughter's Model is a 1971 French comedy, drama, and romance film directed by Jean-Claude Roy about four young women exploring sexual awakening and liberation in a chateau under the guidance of a libertarian mother.

Programmer's Pick

Only the French could turn a stately manor into a playground for S&M seminars and skinny-dipping escapades. Between the libertine matriarch’s TV advice and countryside frolics, it's equal parts farce and sexual revolution.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a French chateau during a steamy summer, The Granddaughter's Model follows sisters Camille and Madeline as they join forces with two spirited friends for a journey of sexual exploration. Their mother, Madame de Fleurville—a libertarian and television sex education host—invites an eclectic mix of guests to the estate, intent on expanding her daughters’ horizons. The sisters, emboldened by reading their late father’s scandalous literature, delve into erotic adventures across the countryside with their companions. This film is a lively blend of comedy and erotic drama, drawing on themes of youthful curiosity and bourgeois decadence, delivered with classic French irreverence.

Details & Specs

Director
Jean-Claude Roy
Writers
Comtesse de Ségur, François de Bernis
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
France
Language
French
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Also Known As
Good Little Girls, The Granddaughter's Model, Original title: Les petites filles modèles

Why This Matters

This 1971 film by Jean-Claude Roy stands out as a comedic and erotic pastiche of Countess of Ségur's classic novel, reflecting a French cinematic trend of subverting literary works through adult themes.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jean-Claude Roy Writers: Comtesse de Ségur +1 more
JD Jessica Dorn Madeline Marie-Georges Pascal Marie-Georges Pascal Camille CR Cathy Reghin Marguerite SL Sylvie Lafontaine Sophie Michèle Girardon Michèle Girardon Countess of Fleurville Bella Darvi Bella Darvi Mrs. de Rosbourg Béatrice Arnac Béatrice Arnac Alice Fichini Pierre Moncorbier Pierre Moncorbier Nicaise Romain Bouteille Romain Bouteille 'Court-Pied' François Guérin François Guérin Dr. Luçon Vincent Gauthier Vincent Gauthier Julien Hurel DZ Dominique Zentar Friend of Camille and Madeleine Jean Franval Jean Franval Pinko, painter Adrien Cayla-Legrand Adrien Cayla-Legrand Vicar Jean-Marie Arnoux Jean-Marie Arnoux Reception guest

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Why Cult

Libertarian TV Mother

Madame de Fleurville isn't your average aristocratic mom: she's a TV sex education host eager to broaden her daughters’ minds in unconventional ways.

Erotic French Countryside

The film’s playful seductions and erotic misadventures unfold in lush woods, hot streams, and a grand chateau, steeped in French sensuality.

Budding Sexual Exploration

Teen sisters and their friends push boundaries, guided by provocative reading choices and a taste for risqué adventure.

Decadent Aristocratic Setting

With socialites, a manor house, and a cast of eccentric houseguests, the film brims with bourgeoisie decadence and subversive fun.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Granddaughter's Model released? +

The Granddaughter's Model was released in 1971.

Who directed The Granddaughter's Model? +

The Granddaughter's Model was directed by Jean-Claude Roy.

How long is The Granddaughter's Model? +

The Granddaughter's Model has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is The Granddaughter's Model? +

The Granddaughter's Model is a comedy, drama, and romance film.

Where can I watch The Granddaughter's Model? +

You can watch The Granddaughter's Model on SassyFlix.

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