La Marie-vison

La Marie-Vison presents the story of Marie, a transvestite prostitute, and her devoted servant. Set against a backdrop of elegant squalor, the film delves into their complex relationship over eighteen years. Each day, Marie releases a butterfly in her living room, symbolizing freedom, while her servant is drawn into a cycle of destruction as he captures and kills it.

The film's exploration of confinement and the allure of the outside world raises questions about identity and belonging. The beautiful boy, tempted by visions of freedom, struggles with his existence within Marie's world. The narrative invites viewers to reflect on the nature of desire and the barriers that define our lives. This thought-provoking content makes La Marie-Vison a distinctive entry in the realm of 1980s cinema.