Thérèse and Isabelle (French: Thérèse et Isabelle) is a 1968 erotic drama film directed by Radley Metzger[1][2][3] from a screenplay by Jesse Vogel, based on the 1966 novel Thérèse et Isabelle by Violette Leduc.

[4] Two young girls grow up together and share affectionate intimacies in a Swiss boarding school for girls.

[11][12] According to one film reviewer, Radley Metzger's films, including those made during the Golden Age of Porn (1969–1984), are noted for their "lavish design, witty screenplays, and a penchant for the unusual camera angle".

[13] Another reviewer noted that his films were "highly artistic—and often cerebral ... and often featured gorgeous cinematography".

[14] Film and audio works by Metzger have been added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.