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The Pornographer

1820011h 48mBertrand Bonello
IMDb 5.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 36%

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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.

Drama
Paris, FranceParent Child RelationshipEroticismLoveLustRevolutionaryPorn IndustryPorn ActressVoyeurismPorno

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What is The Pornographer (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in The Pornographer?

The Pornographer stars Jean-Pierre Léaud (Jacques Laurent), Jérémie Renier (Joseph), Dominique Blanc (Jeanne), Alice Houri (Monika), Ovidie (Jenny). The film was directed by Bertrand Bonello.

How long is The Pornographer?

The Pornographer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated 18.

Is The Pornographer worth watching?

The Pornographer holds an IMDb rating of 5.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 36. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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