L'etreinte
Synopsis
L’Étreinte (1969) is a sharp, provocative Franco-Belgian psychological drama that masterfully subverts power dynamics through an erotic lens. Heavily inspired by The Story of O, the film tracks Gisèle, an innocent runaway who becomes a housemaid—and subsequent sex slave—to Michel, a wealthy playboy. What begins as a classic tale of bourgeois exploitation takes a radical turn when a visiting friend awakens Gisèle to her own alienation. In a striking third-act shift, the film flips the master-servant dynamic, leaving the oppressor completely subjugated by his former victim..
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot
- Original Score
- Roger Mores
- Original Title
- L'etreinte
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Showking Films, Maya Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot
Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot
Roger Mores
Jean-Claude Serny, Daniel de Valck, Francis Collignon
Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot, Henry Lange
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Collet
Director
Pierre Drouot
Director
Jean-Claude Serny
Editor
Jacques Van Moorsel
Production Design
Daniel de Valck
Editor
Francis Collignon
Editor
Paul Collet
Producer
Pierre Drouot
Producer
Henry Lange
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'etreinte
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What is L'etreinte about?
L’Étreinte (1969) is a sharp, provocative Franco-Belgian psychological drama that masterfully subverts power dynamics through an erotic lens. Heavily inspired by The Story of O, the film tracks Gisèle, an innocent runaway who becomes a housemaid—and subsequent sex slave—to Michel, a wealthy playboy. What begins as a classic tale of bourgeois exploitation takes a radical turn when a visiting friend awakens Gisèle to her own alienation. In a striking third-act shift, the film flips the master-servant dynamic, leaving the oppressor completely subjugated by his former victim..
Who directed L'etreinte?
L'etreinte was directed by Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot.
Who stars in L'etreinte?
The principal cast of L'etreinte includes Nathalie Vernier, Daniel Vigo, Laetitia Sorel, Oscar Delmart, Bernard Graczyk.
When was L'etreinte released and how long is it?
L'etreinte was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for L'etreinte?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L'etreinte was composed by Roger Mores.
What is the age rating and content advisory for L'etreinte?
L'etreinte holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).