Other Titles • The Pornographer (2001) • Le Pornographe
Synopses for The Pornographer (2001)
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In this explicit and controversial film by Bertrand Bonello, Jacques, a popular pornographer in the 1970s, returns to the industry where he made his reputation. He comes to the shattering realization that the world of "erotica" has changed dramatically and he is no longer able to capture the love and passion on-screen as he had in the past. These changes act as a catalyst peace with the direction it has taken.
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Jean-Pierre Léaud stars as Jacques Laurent, a former pornographic filmmaker who returns to the industry in this hard-hitting drama from director Bertrand Bonello. Having enjoyed a 20 year hiatus from the industry since the 1980s, Laurent finds that it has changed enormously since his halcyon days. Struggling to recapture his former passion-filled cinematic feasts of erotica, the reluctant director is forced to film hardcore scenes that eschew tender human emotions, and instead concentrate on raw, violent, and explicit sex. Meanwhile, he tries to patch up his relationship with estranged son Joseph (Jérémie Renier), who stopped speaking to his father after learning the nature of his business, but is now supportive of him as he tries to recapture the magic. A thoughtful film that tackles a number of pertinent issues, THE PORNOGRAPHER is a wonderful character study that tugs viewers into its world and doesn't let go until the final credits have rolled.
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