By 1978, the adult cinema bubble had burst. Video cassette recorders began to appear in French homes, and the ritual of going to a dark theater on the Boulevard de Clichy to see a film like Le Bouche-trou died quickly. The original 35mm prints were returned to distributors, stored in non-climate-controlled warehouses, and eventually destroyed or lost.
François and Joëlle are lovers, but François often leaves Joëlle alone to attend to urgent filming assignments. Unwilling to wait for his return to be "sexually satiated," Joëlle begins seeking companionship elsewhere. The story evolves as she explores new encounters, eventually leading to a ménage-à-trois as she tries to reconcile her desires with her relationship. Le Bouche-trou -1976-
Unfortunately, "Le Bouche-trou" does not appear to be widely available on popular streaming platforms or DVD/Blu-ray. However, it may be possible to find the film through specialty film distributors or archives. By 1978, the adult cinema bubble had burst