Movie · 1975
Is Le Sexe qui parle based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Le Sexe qui parle is based on the book The Indiscreet Jewels by Denis Diderot (1748).
The movie was released in 1975.
The book behind Le Sexe qui parle
The Indiscreet Jewels
by Denis Diderot · first published 1748 · libertine novel, roman à clef, erotic literature
1748 novel by Denis Diderot.
Common questions
Is Le Sexe qui parle based on a book?
Yes. Le Sexe qui parle is based on the book The Indiscreet Jewels by Denis Diderot (1748).
Who wrote the book Le Sexe qui parle is based on?
The Indiscreet Jewels was written by Denis Diderot and first published in 1748.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Indiscreet Jewels before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Denis Diderot's books
- Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne (film, 1945)
- The Nun (film, 2013)
- The Nun (film, 1966)
- Lady J (film, 2018)
- Images in a Convent (film, 1979)