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Virginie Despentes Adapts 'Baise-Moi' with Adult Film Stars

7/8/2025

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Seven years after her novel's triumph, Virginie Despentes embarked on a bold journey to adapt "Baise-Moi" into a film in 1999. Partnering with Trinh Thi, they sought to cast leads from the adult film world, inspired by the captivating performances of Karen and Raffaëla in "Exhibition 99."

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Story summary

Seven years after her novel's triumph, Virginie Despentes embarked on a bold journey to adapt "Baise-Moi" into a film in 1999. Partnering with Trinh Thi, they sought to cast leads from the adult film world, inspired by the captivating performances of Karen and Raffaëla in "Exhibition 99."