Jean Aurel, a Romanian-born French director and writer, made significant contributions to cinema during the French New Wave. He is best known for his work on Manon 70 (1968), where he served both as director and writer, weaving a narrative rich in emotional complexity and societal critique. Aurel's films often reflect his keen interest in the intricacies of human relationships, making Manon 70 a notable entry in the exploration of love and memory in cult cinema. His unique storytelling style continues to resonate within the realms of exploitation and art film.
Manon 70
Manon is an amoral, free spirit who uses sex to surround herself in relatively luxurious surroundings. Journalist François sees her at the airport and falls in love with her. Once they land in Paris, he makes his move and steals her from the man she has been traveling with. François and Manon fall in love but Manon's brother, wants to live off his sister and causes trouble. Manon tries seeing a wealthy man at the same time as François.
