Montreal teacher fired for starring in vintage erotic films
Until recently, Jaqueline Laurent-Auger was a teacher at the Montreal private school, Le Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. She taught theatre, a subject close to her heart, since she's been an actress for decades. But, a few particular credits on Ms. Laurent-Auger's resumé caused the school to fire her. In the 60s and 70s, as a young actress working in France, she starred...
Until recently, Jaqueline Laurent-Auger was a teacher at the Montreal private school, Le Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. She taught theatre, a subject close to her heart, since she's been an actress for decades. But, a few particular credits on Ms. Laurent-Auger's resumé caused the school to fire her. In the 60s and 70s, as a young actress working in France, she starred in a handful of erotic films.
Ms. Laurent-Auger is now 73 years old. She says she is surprised her past would cause the school to fire her. "[That] a young woman [in her twenties] is doing a movie [where] we see her naked... There's nothing wrong with that!"
The two films that the school has a problem with include Le Journal intime d'une nymphomane (1973) and Dany la ravageuse (1972). In a statement, school officials maintain that"We're not talking about paintings or sculptures of naked bodies produced with artistry and aesthetics in mind. There are erotic scenes destined for an adult audience."
After starring in a few European films where she appeared naked, Laurent-Auger took on other roles and her career grew. "I did so many wonderful things afterwards. It was a little, little, little part of my career, for Pete's sake!"