Le Voyage en douce
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Michel Deville |
| Products | Drama film |
| Parent | Gaumont Distribution |
Le Voyage en douce is a French drama film from 1980, directed by Michel Deville. The script comprises 15 distinct sexual stories, each penned by a different author. Featuring performances by Dominique Sanda and Geraldine Chaplin, the movie was released through Gaumont Distribution. It was also selected for competition at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival.
Plot
Two friends, Hélène and Lucie, disenchanted with the men in their lives, spend time together exploring vacation homes in southern France during the summer. Throughout their journey, they exchange and act out various sexual recollections and fantasies. Although they experience moments of freedom and companionship, they eventually must confront lingering personal challenges when returning to everyday life.
Cast
- Dominique Sanda as Hélène
- Geraldine Chaplin as Lucie
- Jacques Zabor as Denis
- Jean Crubelier as L'homme des maisons
- Valerie Masterson as La cantatrice
- Cécile Le Bailly as Marie
- Jacqueline Parent as Mathilde
- Jacques Pieiller as Pinson
- Liliane Rovère as The Voice
- Françoise Morhange as La grand-mère
- Frédéric Andréi as Le jeune homme de l'hôtel
- Christophe Malavoy as L'homme du train
- André Marcon as L'homme du concert
Reception
Janet Maslin of The New York Times commended the film’s ambiguous portrayal of the relationship between Hélène and Lucie, noting Miss Sanda’s captivating performance and the strong rapport between the leading actresses. Maslin characterized the movie as "seductive" while acknowledging it ultimately lacks clear direction, praising its skillful blend of sensuality and playful teasing.