Edwige Feuillère, born in 1907, emerged from the vibrant French film scene, making her mark as an actress in the 1960s. In A Taste for Women (1964), she captivates audiences with her portrayal of a woman navigating complex relationships, embodying the era's erotic undertones. Feuillère's career spanned over six decades, reflecting her adaptability and commitment to the craft. Her work in this film contributes to the exploration of sensuality in cult cinema, solidifying her place in the conversation around exploitation and giallo genres.
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!
