The Wankers (2011)

The Wankers (2011) poster

Lady Wankers is directed by French photographer Frédérique Barraja whose controversial 2010 photographic collection, Les Branleuses, inspired the documentary and is featured throughout. Barraja says she was so surprised by the conversations she had with the models for Les Branleuses during the shoot, about things that she could not show in photographs, that she decided to extend the subject into a film. “The idea was to do research about why we have all these sex toys, and we talk about sex a lot but we don’t talk about masturbating. It’s about self-discovery," said Barraja. A whimsical, slightly risqué but also serious exploration of the taboo subject of female masturbation. See interviews from women of all ages about their own personal stories and practices. It also looks at the history of female sexuality, along with the marketing of the vibrator to women in the 20th century, as well as the tragic issue of genital mutilation and its disastrous consequences.

Director: Frédérique Barraja
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: Magali Films, Canal+, Planète+
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

masturbation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wankers about?
Lady Wankers is directed by French photographer Frédérique Barraja whose controversial 2010 photographic collection, Les Branleuses, inspired the documentary and is featured throughout. Barraja says she was so surprised by the conversations she had with the models for Les Branleuses during the shoot, about things that she could not show in photographs, that she decided to extend the subject into a film. “The idea was to do research about why we have all these sex toys, and we talk about sex a lot but we don’t talk about masturbating. It’s about self-discovery," said Barraja. A whimsical, slightly risqué but also serious exploration of the taboo subject of female masturbation. See interviews from women of all ages about their own personal stories and practices. It also looks at the history of female sexuality, along with the marketing of the vibrator to women in the 20th century, as well as the tragic issue of genital mutilation and its disastrous consequences.
Who directed The Wankers?
The Wankers was directed by Frédérique Barraja.
Who stars in The Wankers?
The Wankers stars Florence Caillat-Mousse, Carole-Anne Bequignon, Thérèse Clerc, Paola Bjaringer.
How long is The Wankers?
The Wankers has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Wankers?
The Wankers is a Documentary film.
Where was The Wankers produced?
The Wankers was produced in France.