The Pornographer
2001 · Movie · 108 min · ★ 5.0
A former porn director, who once elevated the genre with 1960s counter-culture ideals, returns to filmmaking after 20 years, clashing with his producer's hard-core vision. Estranged from his son over the family business, they begin reconnecting as the son embraces political activism, while the director seeks personal renewal.
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-10-03
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 108 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.0/10 (79 votes)
Themes
- paris, france
- parent child relationship
- eroticism
- love
- lust
- revolutionary
- porn industry
- porn actress
- voyeurism
- porno
Cast & crew
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Jacques Laurent
Jérémie Renier
as Joseph
Dominique Blanc
as Jeanne
Alice Houri
as Monika
Ovidie
as Jenny
Catherine Mouchet
as Olivia Rochet
Thibault de Montalembert
as Richard
André Marcon
as Louis
Laurent Lucas
as Carles
Ségolène Savoff
Directed by Bertrand Bonello