The Pornographer (2001)
Le pornographe (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Unrated
- 1h 48min
- Drama
- 14 Sep 2001 (Italy)
- Movie
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.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Jean-Pierre Léaud | ... |
Jacques Laurent
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| Jérémie Renier | ... |
Joseph
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| Dominique Blanc | ... |
Jeanne
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| Catherine Mouchet | ... |
Olivia Rochet
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Thibault de Montalembert | ... |
Richard
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| André Marcon | ... |
Louis
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| Alice Houri | ... |
Monika
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| Ovidie | ... |
Jenny
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| Laurent Lucas | ... |
Carles
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Ségolène Savoff |
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| Titof | ... |
Franck
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Violetta Sanchez | ... |
Por
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Nadia Nataf |
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Thomas Blanchard |
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Lou |
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K. Sandra | ... |
(as K Sandra)
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| Hervé Pierre-Gustave | ... |
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| Jérémie Elkaïm |
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Franck Richard |
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Clara Choveaux |
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Bernard Viguier |
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Xavier Aubert |
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Richaud Valls |
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Boris Salles |
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Anastasia |
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Richard Frank |
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| Pascale Geille | ... |
(as Lou Geille)
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Directed by
| Bertrand Bonello | ||
Written by
| Bertrand Bonello | ... | (scenario) |
Produced by
| Simon Arnal | ... | associate producer (as Arnal-Szlovak) |
| Caroline Benjo | ... | associate producer |
| Stéphane Choquette | ... | executive producer |
| Bruno Jobin | ... | co-producer |
| Barbara Letellier | ... | executive producer |
| Carole Scotta | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bertrand Bonello | ||
| Laurie Markovitch | ||
Cinematography by
| Josée Deshaies | ||
Editing by
| Fabrice Rouaud | ||
Editorial Department
| Vanessa Basté | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Brigitte Moidon | ||
Production Design by
| Romain Denis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Patrick Barthelemy | ||
| Mylene Graziano | ||
| Benoit Noiret | ||
| Evariste Richer | ||
Costume Design by
| Romane Bohringer | ||
Makeup Department
| Sylvie Aid | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Christina Crassaris | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Ludovic Leiba | ... | unit production manager |
| Elise Voitey | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Raphaël Chevènement | ... | second assistant director |
| Matthew Gledhill | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Florent Maillot | ... | property master |
| Elisabeth Mehu | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Sylvain Bellemare | ... | sound designer/sound supervisor |
| Louis Gignac | ... | sound mixer |
| François Maurel | ... | sound |
| Fred Mays | ... | post-synchronisation |
| Simon Meilleur | ... | foley artist |
| Fred Messa | ... | boom operator |
| Benoit Touchette | ... | sound coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Stéphane Gallou | ... | grip |
| Catherine Georges | ... | assistant camera |
| Aurélien Gerbault | ... | gaffer |
| Gaston Grandin | ... | key grip |
| Gaston Grandou | ... | key grip |
| Damien Jousselin | ... | gaffer |
| Jean-Claude Lother | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Alain Charbit | ... | extras casting |
| Patrick David | ... | casting: porn actors |
Music Department
| Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra | ... | musician |
| Jean-Louis Beaumadier | ... | musician |
| Ensemble Instrumenatal La Follia | ... | musician |
| Les Innocents | ... | musician |
| Philip Glass Ensemble | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maria Davidovici | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Simon Arnal | ... | production assistant |
| Caroline Benjo | ... | production assistant |
| Olivier Pasquier | ... | administrator |
| Isabelle Ungaro | ... | coach |
Thanks
| Bruno Nuytten | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Haut et Court
- In Extremis Images
- Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
- TPS Cinéma (participation)
- Téléfilm Canada (participation)
Distributors
- Haut et Court (2001) (France) (theatrical)
- Mercure Distribution (2001) (World-wide) (sales)
- AmaFilms (2001) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Sharada Distribuzione (2001) (Italy)
- Éditions Montparnasse (2002) (France) (DVD)
- Boomerang Pictures (2002) (Belgium) (DVD)
- Punto Zero (2008) (Italy)
- Digital Media Rights (2014) (United States)
- Alamode Film (Germany)
- Film Tonic (Canada)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jacques 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. He 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. Written by David Carless |
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Box Office
| Budget | FRF7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Clara Choveaux's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Master of the House (1925). See more » |
| Soundtracks | CONCERTO OP. VI No6 (Larghetto e affettuoso) See more » |
| 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. See more » |