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Three bored Parisians fly to Rio for pleasure and find way more than they bargained for.
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The Girls of the Copacabana (1981)

Euro-sleazebeach fever dreamshameless

Overview

Comedy

Three students Juanita, Jean and Hans bored with their life in Paris go to Brazil in search of sexual adventures. Las Chicas de Copacabana is a sexual coming age film from maverick filmmaker Jess Franco.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
beachrio de janeirocasual sexmenage a trois

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Rio de Janeiro shot like a fever dream of flesh and sand.

Production

Franco's shameless DIY energy somehow keeps this afloat.

Best for:Solo: When you're curious about Jess Franco's beach phase.·Background: Mute it, play synthwave, pretend it's art.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Constant softcore nudity and casual group situations.·Triggers: Uneven power dynamics and dated gender politics throughout.
Jesús Franco

Director

Jesús Franco

ReleasedApr 1, 1981
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Eurociné
C.I.D.C. Altamira Fil Altamira Films

Top Cast

Lina Romay

Lina Romay

Lia

Nadine Pascal

Nadine Pascal

Bikini Girl

Olivier Mathot

Olivier Mathot

Carlos Martin Frey de Acosta

Vítor Mendes

Vítor Mendes

Hans' Father

Antonio de Cabo

Antonio de Cabo

Lia's Father

Jean-Marie Lemaire

Jean-Marie Lemaire

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Franco shot this during his Spanish tax-shelter era, pumping out films faster than critics could process them.

Trivia

Lina Romay was Franco's lifelong partner and muse, appearing in over 100 of his films.

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