Barbara Movies
- 1973
This French comedy journeys with Armand (Jean-Claude Brialy), a valet, as he tries to find an appropriate employer for his specialized skills. Alas, the rich are not what they used to be. His first employer's husband is jailed for embezzlement and she can no longer afford him; his second employer obsesses about her days as a leading opera star; his third is a nymphomaniac who is a little too interested in him; and the fourth is a government minister who works much too hard. Perhaps the renowned poet (Pierre Bertin), who wants to remain at home with his cats, will properly appreciate a good valet. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jean-Claude Brialy, Micheline Presle, (more)
- 1972
In this French romantic tragedy, introverted soldier Leon and the lovely Leonie fall in love, but unfortunately, poor Leon has been emotionally damaged by his overbearing mother and the horrors he endured while at war and is unable to keep their love alive. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jacques Brel, Barbara, (more)
- 1971
In this French romance by documentary director Frederic Rossif, a young woman whose life has lost its savor after she has had an abortion, finds new reason for living as she embarks on a seaside romance with a married, bird-watching professor. The romance flowers in seaside walks and long discussions in which they read quotations from favorite authors. When they are not alone together, they encounter colorful locals. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- 1970
This sexploitation feature finds teenage Barbara initiated into the ways of sexual activity. She and her boyfriend are sodomized by a guru on Fire Island. Barbara gives in to her brother's advances and witnesses sex between a homosexual and his faithful canine companion. Tawdry, debaucherous and badly produced on all levels. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jack Rader
- 1969
- R
Also known as La Fiancée du Pirate and Dirty Mary, this French comedy noir stars Bernadette Lafont as Marie, the title character. Early in the game, Marie learns how to use sex as a means to an end. She enjoys the favors of several of her town's leading citizens, not-too-subtly suggesting that her silence can be bought. Nearly driven out of town by the local moral arbiters, Marie strikes a blow against hypocrisy with a deliciously creative revenge. A Very Curious Girl is the sort of harmless French fare that used to pop up on your local Late Late Late Show in-between the Vegomatic ads and the "Live Better Electrically" public-service spots. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bernadette Lafont, Georges Géret, (more)
