
Pauline at the Beach (1983)
Pauline at the Beach (1983) is a French romantic comedy-drama directed by Eric Rohmer. The film follows the story of two teenage girls, Pauline and her cousin Marion, as they spend the summer in a small seaside town in Brittany. While the movie is primarily focused on the girls' coming of age, there are several sexual moments that are integral to the plot.
The first sexual moment comes when Pauline and Marion meet two boys, Pierre and Henri, at the beach. The boys flirt with the girls and the four of them end up spending the day together. During the day, Pierre and Henri make several suggestive comments and innuendos, and the girls respond in kind. This scene serves to show the girls' burgeoning sexuality and their willingness to explore it.
The second sexual moment comes when Pauline and Pierre go for a walk in the woods. During the walk, Pierre makes several advances towards Pauline, which she initially rebuffs. However, as the conversation progresses, Pauline begins to open up to Pierre and the two eventually share a passionate kiss. This scene serves to show the development of Pauline's feelings for Pierre and her willingness to explore her sexuality.
The third sexual moment comes when Pauline and Marion go to a nightclub. At the club, the girls are surrounded by men who make suggestive comments and innuendos. The girls respond in kind, and the scene serves to show the girls' growing confidence in their sexuality.
The fourth sexual moment comes when Pauline and Pierre spend the night together. The two share a passionate night together, and the scene serves to show the development of their relationship and their willingness to explore their sexuality.
Overall, Pauline at the Beach (1983) is a coming of age story that also explores the sexual awakening of two teenage girls. The movie contains several sexual moments that are integral to the plot and serve to show the girls' growing confidence in their sexuality.
Some nudity is present. Bare breasts and buttocks are fully shown.
Teenagers are shown kissing in bed. Also an adult kisses the feet of a teenage girls but it is not go further.
Marion is a married woman but begins a relationship with another man.
Henri and Marion are shown in bed together. It's implied they have had sex. Marion is topless. (brief)
Henri makes an offhand vulgar comment about Pauline and virginity.
Marion's hard nipples are evident through a white shirt.
Pauline and Sylvain are shown making out on a bed. Pauline is topless but it we only see her back.
Henri and Marion make out. Marion is topless. (brief)
Louisette is shown fully nude from the front and back. (brief)
Marion walks downstairs topless. (brief)
Marion tries to get Pierre and Pauline together, even though he is an adult and she is 15.