Le Bouche-trou -1976- · Full Version

The narrative centers on and Joëlle , a couple who share a deep and active physical connection. However, their dynamic is strained by François's career as a cameraman, which he frequently prioritizes over their relationship. One evening, after a work-related phone call, François abruptly leaves Joëlle to go on assignment.

Le Bouche-trou (1976) is a compact, eccentric French comedy-drama that blends absurdist humor with a quietly unsettling emotional core. Directed with a light, off-kilter touch, the film centers on an unlikely protagonist whose mundane life is gradually upended by a surreal object (the “bouche-trou,” literally a filler or stopper) that acts as a catalyst for social satire and personal unraveling. Le Bouche-trou -1976-

This film is part of the French anthology (Seven Deaths by Prescription) — though sources often list it separately because it was banned for several years. The narrative centers on and Joëlle , a