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Vieillir et jouir sans entraves
2026 · 1h 5m · Documentary
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Overview
One of society’s last taboos is elderly desire, which remains strong for many: half of older adults remain sexual. Advances in medicine and lifestyle mean people in their 70s, 80s, or 90s can still explore and enjoy intimacy. Yet society often ignores this—aged bodies are deemed unattractive, and sexual desire beyond tenderness is stigmatized, sometimes leading to mistreatment in care homes where couples are separated. The documentary Vieillir et jouir sans entraves confronts this taboo. Featuring celebrities and real-life couples—including Francine and Marc (60 years together) and gay couple Jean-Marc and Alain (34 years together)—it explores aging bodies, love, sexuality, and the challenges of libido and illness. The film highlights initiatives supporting sexual expression for older adults, including LGBT-friendly housing and sex-positive care, urging society to rethink its view of aging intimacy.
Cast

Marina Carrère d'Encausse
Self - Narrator (voice over) / Interviewer

Pierre Arditi
Self - Actor / Comedian

Macha Méril
Self - Actress / Writer

Antoine de Caunes
Self - Actor / Host / Writer / Director

Laure Adler
Self - Journalist / Essayist / Editor / Producer

Gérard Hernandez
Self - Actor / Comedian
Crew
- Dominique ThiéryDirector
- Gaëlle ChauvinProducer
Media
Details
- Release date
- February 3, 2026
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Rated
- 12
- Genres
- Documentary
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