: Unlike the younger women who are often portrayed as trapped in the profession, Hortense is the manipulative and powerful figure who runs the establishment with an "iron hand". Narrative Focus
Known to many French audiences as Liliane, the quirky wife in the sitcom Scènes de ménages , Karsenti's transition to the world of Maison Close was a significant artistic pivot. The role required a level of intensity and physical vulnerability that challenged her public image. valerie karsenti nue dans maison close top