French Twist

French Twist

A scorned wife. An outrageous affair. The perfect revenge.

Directed by Josiane Balasko

Produced by Les Films Flam, Renn Productions

199595 min6.1 / 10

A witty, irreverent romantic comedy that uses a polyamorous love triangle to explore desire, betrayal, and unconventional family formation with warmth and humor.

After learning of her husband's infidelities, a housewife invites an itinerant lesbian to move in with them. None of their lives will ever be the same again.

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  • Does French Twist end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is French Twist easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is French Twist violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is French Twist scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is French Twist sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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Rarity50

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Love25

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