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House of Pleasures
aka: House of Tolerance
France 2011, 122 minutes
Dir. Bertrand Bonello
In French with English subtitles
Rating: [R18]
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Drama
Topics: Period - 1800s.
Feat. Hafsia Herzi, Jasmine Trinca, Noemie Lvovsky, Celine Sallette, Adele Haenel, Xavier Beauvois, Alice Barnole, Jacques Nolot
Aroview: Richly designed elegy set in a Parisian bordello at the end of the 18th century follows the working lives of its varied inhabitants. Bonello's picture is more languorous than erotic with a "fin de siecle" malaise permeating much of the proceedings.
Member Reviews
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(Good Try). Showing 1-2 of 2 member reviews.
1 star (Turkey) Crudely 19thC despite machine-wrapped King-size fags, only available 1920 on. Women are slaves, like most such today. Startling end makes one realise this story is not really past, but contemporary. DVD Black & White & Sex is far more informative. ~Sandy
2 stars (Good Try) It has a good look to it, especially the period's props and wardrobe, but the screenplay is too long for the material. ~Tubbs
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