Béatrice Romand, born in France, has been a captivating presence in cinema since her debut in the early 1970s. Best known for her collaboration with Éric Rohmer, she brings her distinct charm to Sex Shop (1972), where her performance adds a unique layer to the film's exploration of desire and relationships. While Romand has contributed significantly to the French New Wave, her work in Sex Shop positions her within the cult cinema landscape, highlighting her versatility and engagement with complex narratives.
Sex Shop
On the advice of a friend, Claude, married to the charming Isabelle and father of two, decided to transform his library, hardly flourishing, into a sex shop. This change of activity proves to be very lucrative and sharpens his desire to spice up his married life through various erotic experiences. Claude asks his wife to share with him the audacity he dreams of. Soon, the household meets a dentist and his wife and is engaged, without much success, to new discoveries. Isabelle, full of good will, tries to follow her husband ...