The Pornographer
Le Pornographe
2001 · 1h 48m · Drama · Canada, France · Rated 18 (GB)
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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Bertrand Bonello5.6Smart score
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eroticismlovelustparent child relationshipparis, franceporn actressporn industrypornorevolutionaryvoyeurism
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