Title: Games for an Unfaithful Wife (Jeux pour une femme infidèle) Release Year: 1976 Director: Claude Barrois Genre: Drama, Erotic
As she explores her desires and boundaries, she is forced to confront the fragility of her own sense of self. This introspection serves as a catalyst for growth, allowing her to develop a deeper understanding of herself and her place within the world. Games.for.an.Unfaithful.Wife.1976
Alternative Titles: Experiments in Blue, Sex-ecstase, and Games for Unfaithful Couples. Cast and Crew Title: Games for an Unfaithful Wife (Jeux pour
The film’s most infamous sequence involves a "game" where Robert invites his business partner over while Linda thinks Robert is away. Robert watches through the mirror as Linda seduces the partner, only to reveal himself at the climax (both narrative and literal) to humiliate everyone involved. The title card at the end reads: "Checkmate." Cast and Crew The film’s most infamous sequence
Why do collectors still search for "Games.for.an.Unfaithful.Wife.1976" ? There are three primary reasons:
To understand Games for an Unfaithful Wife, one must first understand the cultural moment of 1976. The Sexual Revolution was in full swing. Divorce rates in the United States and Europe had peaked. The “adultery drama” had moved from the hushed tones of a Douglas Sirk melodrama to the sleazy, neon-lit realism of films like The French Connection’s gritty affairs and the soft-focus erotica of Emmanuelle (1974).