L'etreinte
Jan 01, 1969 · 1h 43m
Director
Pierre Drouot, Paul ColletOverview
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..
Cast of L'etreinte
Crew of L'etreinte
Pierre DrouotDirector, Scenario Writer, Dialogue, Producer- Paul ColletDirector, Scenario Writer, Dialogue, Producer
- Henry LangeProducer
- Jean-Claude SernyEditor
- Daniel de ValckEditor
- Francis CollignonEditor
- Jacques Van MoorselProduction Design
- Guido ColletCinematography
- Manu BonmariageCamera Operator
- Michel BaudourCamera Operator
- René FruchterCamera Operator
- Marc RawoensCamera Operator
- Roger MoresMusic
- Georges HerrardArt Direction
- Willy DellaertArt Direction
About L'etreinte
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…
When was L'etreinte released?
L'etreinte was released on January 1, 1969.
How long is L'etreinte?
L'etreinte runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who directed L'etreinte?
L'etreinte was directed by Pierre Drouot and Paul Collet.
Who is in the cast of L'etreinte?
The cast of L'etreinte includes Nathalie Vernier (Gisèle), Daniel Vigo (Michel), Laetitia Sorel (Leni), Oscar Delmart (L'oncle) and Bernard Graczyk (Bernard).