À mon seul désir (My Sole Desire)

Film program, FR 2023, 113 min., fr. OV + engl. UT

By: Lucie Borleteau

With: Louise Chevillotte, Zita Hanrot

Still today, it’s difficult to find narratives about sex workers that aren’t in some way moralizing or negative. Harder still is to find positive portrayals or even something with a happy ending! This cinematic fairy tale follows a young woman, Adèle, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation within the confines of an enigmatic cabaret. As Adèle navigates relationships and confronts her deepest desires, Borleteau weaves a narrative that explores themes of intimacy, identity, and empowerment where the women ultimately become fulfilled precisely because of their profession.

Walter Crasshole