Born in Algiers in 1934, Guy Bedos began his career in the vibrant world of French comedy and political satire. He made a notable appearance in A Taste for Women (1964), where his comedic timing and charisma shine through in a film that blends eroticism with humor. As a Pied-Noir, Bedos's cultural background influenced his work, reflecting the complexities of identity and society in his performances. His legacy in French cinema is marked by a sharp wit that resonates within the realm of cult and exploitation films.
A Taste for Women
Jerome Fenouic (Guy Bedos) is dining at a restaurant with his Aunt Flo (Edwige Feullère) when he becomes instantly smitten with beautiful Violette (Sophie Daumier) seated at the next table. Upon flirting her way into Jerome’s car, Violette realises she has mistaken him for the person to whom she intended to deliver an urgent message. Nevertheless they end up sharing a pleasant evening at his apartment, but the next morning Jerome discovers Violette has vanished without a trace. Searching desperately for his lost love he stumbles across an abandoned apartment and the corpse of an elderly woman surrounded by cats and with a poisoned dart in her eye. Inscrutable police Inspector Palmer (Grégoire Aslan) takes an interest in Jerome whose quest uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving wheelchair bound criminal mastermind Larsen (Roger Blin) and his violent theatre group, a guilt-ridden assassin in old lady drag, pompous guru Mr. Khouroulis (Guido Alberti) and a secret cult dedicated to the celebration of beautiful women... by cooking and eating them!
