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Review: Education of the Baroness (1977)




Tags: Gérard Kikoïnevintage pornogolden ageBrigitte LahaieMaude CarolleMichèle d'AgroSylvie DessartreAlban Ceray


The film follows the "immoral" adventures of Baroness Solange (Brigitte Lahaie, the second goddess of chic porn, after the American Annette Haven), who, in her husband's absence, indulges her whims, inconveniencing her maid Alice (a very sexy Maude Carolle), until she finds herself in a compromising situation with two intruders who happen to be acquaintances of Alice. The Baroness is unable to escape the sexual corrective that these upstarts have decided to apply to her, led by the great Alban Ceray, who even proceeds to sodomize the Baroness in the context of an impromptu sex party, which ends up uncovering the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie.
"Parties Fines" wastes no time and launches straight into the action, with sex scenes that are both creative and intense. The film earns its title as a "sex comedy" with a playful and mischievous tone that does not skimp on class-based social criticism. Brigitte Lahaie shines especially, bringing her signature touch of class and sensuality, although some may perceive a touch of sexual brutality in some scenes. It's the unmistakable hallmark of Gérard Kikoïne, one of the great masters of European carnal cinema.