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The Pornographer

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.

Top Cast

  • Jean-Pierre Léaud

    Jean-Pierre Léaud

    Jacques Laurent

  • Jérémie Renier

    Jérémie Renier

    Joseph

  • Dominique Blanc

    Dominique Blanc

    Jeanne

  • Alice Houri

    Alice Houri

    Monika

  • Ovidie

    Ovidie

    Jenny

  • Catherine Mouchet

    Catherine Mouchet

    Olivia Rochet

  • Thibault de Montalembert

    Thibault de Montalembert

    Richard

  • André Marcon

    André Marcon

    Louis

  • Laurent Lucas

    Laurent Lucas

    Carles

Overview

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.

Rating

5.0 / 10
79 Reviews
1 Popular

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