A sex comedy where the real star is 70s interior design and questionable life advice.
Francois has a problem. Although he's good looking enough, he can't make it with chicks - probably because he has the charisma of a cold baked potato. Fortunately his hip and handsome roommate knows just the woman to teach his friend how to become wildly successful with the ladies. After a few unique lessons, Francois is a new man, and his dick is getting plenty of action. Caresses is a 1984 release that is good-natured, light, friendly, sexy and a pleasant flashback to the days of pubic hair, as well as a reminder that porn can be fun.
Production
Peak 70s aesthetics: shag carpets, earth tones, unfortunate mustaches.
Writing
Surprisingly committed to its 'sex education' narrative framework.
Director
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during France's 'porn chic' era when adult films screened in mainstream cinemas—director Claude Bernard-Aubert was a prolific figure in this briefly respectable genre.
The 1984 US release date is a redub/redistribution; this was actually shot in 1978-79, explaining the pre-AIDS carefree sexual politics that feel almost alien now.
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