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The Pornographer

Original title: Le pornographe
  • 2001
  • Unrated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
2.6K
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The Pornographer (2001)
Jacques Laurent made pornographic films in the 1970s and '80s, but had put that aside for 20 years. His artistic ideas, born of the '60s 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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Jacques Laurent made pornographic films in the 1970s and '80s, but had put that aside for 20 years. His artistic ideas, born of the '60s counter-culture, had elevated the entire genre.Jacques Laurent made pornographic films in the 1970s and '80s, but had put that aside for 20 years. His artistic ideas, born of the '60s counter-culture, had elevated the entire genre.Jacques Laurent made pornographic films in the 1970s and '80s, but had put that aside for 20 years. His artistic ideas, born of the '60s counter-culture, had elevated the entire genre.

  • Director
    • Bertrand Bonello
  • Writer
    • Bertrand Bonello
  • Stars
    • Jean-Pierre Léaud
    • Jérémie Renier
    • Dominique Blanc
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    2.6K
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    • Director
      • Bertrand Bonello
    • Writer
      • Bertrand Bonello
    • Stars
      • Jean-Pierre Léaud
      • Jérémie Renier
      • Dominique Blanc
    • 14User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Jean-Pierre Léaud
    Jean-Pierre Léaud
    • Jacques Laurent
    Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier
    • Joseph
    Dominique Blanc
    Dominique Blanc
    • Jeanne
    Catherine Mouchet
    Catherine Mouchet
    • Olivia Rochet
    Thibault de Montalembert
    • Richard
    André Marcon
    André Marcon
    • Louis
    Alice Houri
    Alice Houri
    • Monika
    Ovidie
    Ovidie
    • Jenny
    Laurent Lucas
    Laurent Lucas
    • Carles
    Ségolène Savoff
    Titof
    Titof
    • Franck
    Marcelo Teles
    Marcelo Teles
    Violetta Sanchez
    • Por
    Nadia Nataf
    Thomas Blanchard
    Guillaume Verdier
    Lou
    K. Sandra
      • Director
        • Bertrand Bonello
      • Writer
        • Bertrand Bonello
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      • Trivia
        Clara Choveaux's debut.
      • Quotes

        Olivia Rochet: What do you prefer to film? Dramatic scenes, or sex scenes?

        Jacques Laurent: Blow jobs. That's the soul of porno. The most stimulating part. I've always found it disquieting. You don't just have two interlocking organs. You also have a face. The last bastion of humanity.

      • Alternate versions
        For an '18' rating 12 seconds had to be cut in the UK due to BBFC demands with edits to a scene where a man ejaculates on a woman's face during the making of a movie. The uncut version was released with an '18R' rating.
      • Connections
        Features Master of the House (1925)
      • Soundtracks
        CONCERTO OP. VI No6 (Larghetto e affettuoso)
        Music by George Frideric Handel (as Handel)

        Performed by Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (as The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra) et Ton Koopman

        (P) 1987 Erato

        Avec l'aimable autorisation de Erato et le concours de Warner Strategic Marketing

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      Go porn!
      This film marks the first time I saw a penetration scene on a basic cable channel. It's significant, if not technically or artistically amazing.

      It was in medium shot, and at first I thought it was more simulated softcore nonsense since the gentleman appeared to be positioned too far away during coitus. Turns out he was just impressively endowed.

      'Pornographe' turns in good performances from the actors, especially Leaud. He has the kind of homeopathic presence that made Sarah Polley famous. From a distance, the French national character appears understated, and quite reserved. Contrast that with the classic German, who is full of bluster, extroverted positivity, and usually neat as a pin. The English, finally, appear perpetually drunk and flooding the sidewalk with urine.

      The long meditative shots of trees were meant to convey atmosphere, but kind of made me feel like I was waiting at a bus-stop. A minor complaint - it's worth seeing.
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      • Jun 2, 2004

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      • Release date
        • October 3, 2001 (France)
      • Countries of origin
        • France
        • Canada
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • Pornografi
      • Production companies
        • Haut et Court
        • In Extremis Images
        • Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication
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      • Budget
        • FRF 7,000,000 (estimated)
      • Gross worldwide
        • $126,027
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 48 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Stereo
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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