Despite—or perhaps because of—its "succès de scandale," the film is now considered a cult classic of post-New Wave French cinema.
The film features extensive nudity and explicit depictions of sexual acts that were shocking for its time. @Adults_Links Going places 1974 @FrenchAdultMovies.mkv
Actor John Turturro remade the film in 2019 as The Jesus Rolls , a spin-off of his character from The Big Lebowski . It is a rare French example of the
It is a rare French example of the "road movie," blending American influences with a uniquely European sense of poetic anarchy. Joining them is Marie-Ange, a sexually passive woman
The film follows two aimless, amoral drifters—Jean-Claude and Pierrot—as they wander through the French countryside. They commit petty crimes, steal cars, and engage in a series of increasingly transgressive and often non-consensual sexual encounters. Joining them is Marie-Ange, a sexually passive woman they "abduct" who becomes their traveling companion. 🌪️ Why It’s Controversial
For those looking to explore this cinematic piece, it is currently available to watch on platforms like Netflix and Apple TV .
Gérard Depardieu (Jean-Claude), Patrick Dewaere (Pierrot), Miou-Miou (Marie-Ange), along with Jeanne Moreau and a young Isabelle Huppert .