Deux Femmes en Or
Deux Femmes en Or is a Quebec film originally released in 1970 and directed by Claude Fournier.
Deux Femmes en Or is a Quebec film originally released in 1970 and directed by Claude Fournier. It is a French-language sex comedy about two neglected suburban neighbours who begin having affairs with visiting tradesmen and deliverymen. The film is widely regarded as a major popular success in Quebec, and it was remade in 2025 by Chloé Robichaud.
Plot
The film follows two women living in suburban Montreal who feel ignored by their husbands. They begin inviting and seducing men who come to the house for deliveries or repairs, and the story escalates after one visitor dies during an encounter.
Production and release
The original film was released in 1970 in Quebec and is credited to director Claude Fournier. It is commonly identified as a French-language Canadian or Quebec comedy and has a runtime of roughly 105 to 107 minutes.
Reception and legacy
Canadian sources describe the film as one of the biggest successes in Quebec cinema. Its cultural profile led to later stage and screen adaptations, including a 2025 remake.
2025 remake
A new version, also titled Deux Femmes en or, was directed by Chloé Robichaud and written by Catherine Léger. Sources describe it as a modernized adaptation of the 1970 film, released in 2025.
Key facts
- Directed by Claude Fournier and released in 1970.
- Stars Monique Mercure and Louise Turcot.
- Plot involves two neglected suburban wives having sexual adventures with tradesmen.
- One of the most successful Quebec films.
- Remade in 2025 by Chloé Robichaud.
A notable Quebec film, Deux Femmes en Or is a major part of Canadian French-language cinema and is frequently cited as one of the most successful Quebec films.
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References
- Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deux_Femmes_en_or_(film,_1970)Supports: Original 1970 Quebec film directed by Claude Fournier; basic plot and release year.
- Cinoche — https://www.cinoche.com/films/deux-femmes-en-orSupports: 1970 Quebec release, runtime, genre, and cast including Monique Mercure and Louise Turcot.
- Mediafilm — https://mediafilm.ca/films/1970/deux-femmes-en-orSupports: Plot summary, 1970 Canadian origin, genre, runtime, and ending involving trial and acquittal.
- Films du Québec — https://www.filmsquebec.com/films/deux-femmes-en-or-claude-fournier/Supports: Detailed plot, Quebec context, genre, runtime, and description as a major Quebec film success.
- Films du Québec — https://www.filmsquebec.com/films/deux-femmes-en-or-chloe-robichaud/Supports: 2025 remake details, director Chloé Robichaud, writer Catherine Léger, and adaptation from the 1970 film.
- Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deux_Femmes_en_or_(film,_2025)Supports: 2025 remake title, release year, and identification as a modernized remake.