Les valseuses isabelle huppert biography

1974 French film

Going Places is a 1974 French comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Bertrand Blier, and based on his own novel. Its original title is Les Valseuses, which translates into English as "the waltzers", a vulgar French slang term for "the testicles".^[2] It stars Miou-Miou, Gérard Depardieu and Patrick Dewaere.

It is one of the most controversial films in French cinema due to its vulgarity, depiction of sexual acts, nudity and amorality. However, Blier's later acclaim for the rest of his filmography made it a cult film for modern critics.^[3][4][5][6]

Plot

Jean-Claude and Pierrot harass and sexually assault an older woman in a banlieue, steal her purse and run away.

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After they evade their pursuers, they loot the purse but are disappointed to find almost no money. They steal a Citroën DS for a joyride. When they bring it back at night, the owner awaits them with his gun drawn