Vieillir et jouir sans entraves

Vieillir et jouir sans entraves

2026
1h 5m
7.0

7.0/10

1 votes
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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

Production Information

Production Companies
17 juin média France Télévisions CNC
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French

Quick Facts

Release Date February 3, 2026
Status Released
Language FR

Cast

Marina Carrère d'Encausse
Marina Carrère d'Encausse

Self - Narrator (voice over) / Interviewer

Pierre Arditi
Pierre Arditi

Self - Actor / Comedian

Macha Méril
Macha Méril

Self - Actress / Writer

Antoine de Caunes
Antoine de Caunes

Self - Actor / Host / Writer / Director

Laure Adler
Laure Adler

Self - Journalist / Essayist / Editor / Producer

Gérard Hernandez
Gérard Hernandez

Self - Actor / Comedian

Key Crew

Dominique Thiéry
Director
Gaëlle Chauvin
Producer