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Innocence and desire collide as Marianne leaves the Alps for Parisian schemes.

MARIANNE'S TEMPTATIONS

1973 · 01:30:00 · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Innocent young Marianne works in a ski resort high in the French Alps. One night she agrees to go on a date with Bob, a young guy on vacation. Bob excites her in ways that her oafish boyfriend never could.

Quick Answer
What is Marianne's Temptations about?

Marianne's Temptations is a 1973 French drama film directed by Francis Leroi about a young woman whose naive romance at a ski resort spirals into a web of Parisian exploitation and erotic intrigue.

Key Facts
Director
Francis Leroi
Writer
Francis Leroi
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
French
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Marianne's Temptations, Les tentations de Marianne, Privat-Club für intime Spiele, Le tentazioni di Cristina, Original title: Les tentations de Marianne

The SassyFlix Take

The French Alps may look pristine, but Marianne's journey from mountain innocence to Parisian blackmail is anything but pure. Francis Leroi layers eroticism and cynicism, with a side of Marxist musing and a parade of risqué escapades.
From the Vault

Proof that a ski holiday can change more than your tan lines.

Why Cult

Alpine Innocence Upended

From ski resort naiveté to Parisian vice, Marianne's arc is a study in contrasts—and consequences.

French Erotica, 1970s Style

Expect unabashed nudity, sensuality, and a dash of subversive politics, all in the era's unmistakable aesthetic.

Scheming in Paris

The city of lights becomes the stage for blackmail, seduction, and a decidedly unromantic business plan.

About This Film

Young innocent Marianne works in a ski resort high in the French Alps. One night she agrees to go on a date with Bob, a young guy on vacation. Bob excites her in ways that her oafish boyfriend never could. On a whim, Marianne decides to follow Bob back to Paris. At first he is annoyed by the persistent demands of his unwanted guest. Then he hits on a plan to make money from Marianne’s naivety by using her as bait to attract rich clients whom he will then black-mail. However, Marianne is not quite as innocent as Bob thinks.

Film Details

Director Francis Leroi
Writer Francis Leroi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marianne's Temptations about? +

Marianne's Temptations follows a naive young woman from a French ski resort whose impulsive romance leads her into a world of Parisian schemes and erotic manipulation.

When was Marianne's Temptations released? +

Marianne's Temptations was released in 1973.

Who directed Marianne's Temptations? +

Francis Leroi directed Marianne's Temptations.

How long is Marianne's Temptations? +

Marianne's Temptations has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Marianne's Temptations? +

Marianne's Temptations is a drama.

Where can I watch Marianne's Temptations? +

You can watch Marianne's Temptations on SassyFlix.