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Description
Two whimsical, aimless thugs harass and assault women, steal, murder, and alternately charm, fight, or sprint their way out of trouble. They take whatever the bourgeoisie holds dear, whether it’s cars, peace of mind, or daughters. Marie-Ange, a jaded, passive hairdresser, joins them as lover, cook, and mother confessor. She’s on her own search for seemingly unattainable sexual pleasure.
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Key opinion
Les Valseuses remains a polarizing, iconic piece of 1970s cinema that functions as a raw, amoral exploration of youthful rebellion and absolute freedom. While many viewers celebrate its unfiltered energy and transgressive spirit, others condemn the protagonists as irredeemable sociopaths whose lack of character growth makes for an empty and intolerable experience.
| Acting | Depardieu delivers an iconic, career-defining performance that anchors the film with raw, charismatic, and anti-moral energy. | |
| Direction | The direction employs a deliberate, effect-free style that mimics the spontaneity of real life, successfully capturing raw human emotion. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive: some find its rejection of moral stakes and logic liberating and authentic, while others view the narrative as aimless, lacking meaningful character arcs or depth. | |
| Theme | The film's blatant amorality and depiction of criminal behavior cause a sharp split, with some praising its honesty and others finding the protagonists' actions repulsive and parasitic. |