The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot (1973) User Reviews

Brigitte taught the young Colinot that love is not always synonymous with eroticism

[Nazi_Fighter_David · 7/10 · 29 July 2005]

In 1973, Bardot made two final attempts to resuscitate her career, with "Mrs. Don Juan," directed by Vadim, and Nina Companeez' "Colinot trousse-chemise."

Vadim once again presented Bardot as an amoral woman compelled to satisfy all of her desires… In the Companeez film however, Brigitte taught the young Colinot that love is not always synonymous with eroticism…This film seemed to be an excellent way to conclude her career which had been formed around Bardot the sex object…

"I would like to stop when I am older – 35 – I have never wanted to play old women," Brigitte announced to the magazine "L'Express" in 1956… She has remained true to that testimony, but is still one of the world's leading symbols of natural love and the freedom to lead life however one may choose

Delightful French comedy

[manlyn · 21 January 2002]

This is quite simply a delightful comedy about the love adventures of a young French man. It is "naughty" without ever being vulgar and a refreshing change from the crudeness and the violence seen in many films today. It is even better if you can understand its original language (French) for it is full of quaint and transparent allusions.

Très bonne? Très joyeuse?

[dbdumonteil · 11 June 2006]

Not really.

"Colinot' is notable for BB's presence.It was to be her last movie and at the time ,in France ,nobody believed she was serious ,but she was true to herself and her decision to call it quits as the porno was thriving in her native land was never called into question.

BB briefly appears for "Colinot" is primarily a film made of sketches which takes place in the MIddle-Ages.Francis Huster ,the hero meets plenty of gorgeous ladies such as Natalie Delon and Muriel Catala .BB is a highborn lady who teaches him that "owning a woman's soul is a harder task than owning her body".

Nina Companeez's amorous bawdy inspiration was much better applied on "Benjamin" which she wrote and which Michel Deville directed in 1968.