Les Biches
(1968)
Stars: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacqueline Sassard, Stéphane Audran, Nane Germon, Serge Bento, Henri Frances, Henri Attal, Dominique Zardi, Claude Chabrol, Jean Rabier, Jacques Gaillard, Pierre Jansen, Guy Chichignoud
Director: Claude Chabrol
Writer: Paul Gégauff, Claude Chabrol
Language: French
Studio: Les Films La Boetie
Duration: 94
Rated: NC
DVD Release: May 2003
LES BICHES is a landmark in film history: its theme of bisexuality and upper class decadence is surpassed only by its cool precision of cinematic style and exceptionally subtle performances.
Socialite Frederique (Stephane Audran) encounters young student Why (Jacqueline Sassard) on the streets of Paris, he seduces her and whisks her off to spend winter with the chic crowd of St.Tropez. When architect Paul (Jean Louis Trintignant) meets Why, he too charms her and comes between the two lovers.
Frederique then seduces Paul out of jealousy, but finds herself feeling real love. Paul and Frederique invite Why to live together with them, resulting in a ménage a trios beset by jealousy, madness, and, ultimately, murder.
Jean-Louis Trintignant | Paul Thomas |
Jacqueline Sassard | Why |
Stéphane Audran | Frédérique |
Nane Germon | Violetta |
Serge Bento | Bookseller |
Henri Frances | |
Henri Attal | Robèque |
Dominique Zardi | Riais |
Claude Chabrol | Filmmaker |
Jean Rabier | Cinematographer |
Jacques Gaillard | Film Editor |
Pierre Jansen | Composer |
Guy Chichignoud | sound |
Genre: Drame et Émotion
Media: DVD
Sound: Dolby Digital