The Pornographer

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-10-03

Languages:

French

Countries:

France, Canada

Runtime:

108 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (1731 Reviews)

Director:

Bertrand Bonello

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Jean-Pierre Lèaud Jèrèmie Renier Dominique Blanc Catherine Mouchet

Writer:

Bertrand Bonello (scenario)

Fullplot:

Jacques Laurent made pornographic films in the 1970's and '80's, but had put that aside for 20 years. His artistic ideas, born of the '60's counter-culture, had elevated the entire genre. Older and paunchier, he is now directing a porno again. Jacques's artistry clashes with his financially-troubled producer's ideas about shooting hard-core sex. Jacques has been estranged from his son Joseph for years, since the son first learned the nature of the family business. They are now speaking again. Joseph and his friends want to recapture the idealism of 1968 with a protest. Separated from his wife, Jacques strives for personal renewal with plans to build a new house by himself...

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