Игра с огнем (1974)

"Igra s ognem" (Le jeu avec le feu in French) is a unique drama-comedy film directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet and released in 1974 in France and Italy. It stars a talented cast including Jean-Louis Trintignant, Philippe Noiret, Anicée Alvina, Silvia Kristel, Agostina Belli, Serge Marquand, Charles Millot, Vernon Dobtcheff, and Jacques Sailor, among others. The film explores the relationships, desires, and power dynamics between a group of bourgeois vacationers who are staying at a luxurious seaside resort. Things become complicated when a young and beautiful woman, Stefania (Anicée Alvina), arrives and begins to stir up the desires and passions of the men around her, leading to a series of sexual dalliances and power plays. The film is notable for its daring and erotic content, as well as its intricate storytelling and complex characters. It offers a fascinating depiction of big-city ennui and bourgeois decadence, with its characters struggling to find meaning and pleasure in their lives. The film's unique combination of drama and comedy, along with its talented cast and bold exploration of sexuality and desire, make it a must-see for fans of classic European cinema.