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Thoroughly Modern Mary-Magdalene (1976)

1h 46m 1976 France

Marie-Madeleine, a shopgirl, succumbs to the manipulations of her unscrupulous boss, trading sexual favors with wealthy patrons. After rejecting an unwanted advance and losing her job, she seeks refuge in a grimy bar that serves as a sanctuary for sex workers. Determined to reclaim her agency, Marie dives back into the world of prostitution, but her choices plunge her deeper into a realm of excess and indulgence. As she navigates this treacherous lifestyle, the repercussions threaten to consume her very being, challenging her spirit and body in alarming ways.

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