Ylva Setterborg
Ylva Setterborg, an actress active in the 1970s, delivers a compelling performance in The French Woman (1977). In this film, she embodies the complexities of desire and identity, contributing to the rich tapestry of erotic thrillers from that era. Set against a backdrop of shifting sexual norms, Setterborg's role encapsulates the bold narratives that define cult cinema. Her work in The French Woman invites viewers to engage with the provocative themes that permeate the genre.
The French Woman
Based on a true story. Madame Claude, a well connected Parisienne with dark past, runs a network of high-class call girls. She sends her girls to any place in the world to satisfy sexual desires of wealthy and powerful men. Claude's manipulations also involve big business and politics. Meanwhile, photographer David Evans is trying to clear his own criminal record by providing the authorities with pictures of Claude's girls with important clients in compromising positions. But powerful men can do anything to keep their secrets...
