The Pornographer(2001)
Le Pornographe
The Pornographer Synopsis
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.
The Pornographer (2001) is a drama film directed by Bertrand Bonello, released on October 3, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jérémie Renier, Dominique Blanc and Alice Houri. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Bertrand Bonello
- Writers:
- Bertrand Bonello
- Producers:
- Carole Scotta
- Cinematographer:
- Josée Deshaies
- Composer:
- Bertrand Bonello
- Production:
- Haut et Court, In Extremis Images
- Revenue:
- $126
- Status:
- Released
The Pornographer (2001) Trailer
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The Pornographer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Jacques Laurent
Jérémie Renier
as Joseph
Dominique Blanc
as Jeanne
Alice Houri
as Monika
Ovidie
as Jenny
Catherine Mouchet
as Olivia Rochet
Thibault de Montalembert
as Richard
André Marcon
as Louis
Laurent Lucas
as Carles
Ségolène Savoff
Titof
as Franck
Violetta Sanchez
as Por
Key crew
Directed by Bertrand Bonello, written by Bertrand Bonello, produced by Carole Scotta.
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The Pornographer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 82 ratings.
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The Pornographer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Pornographer?
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The main cast of The Pornographer (2001) includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jérémie Renier, Dominique Blanc, Alice Houri and Ovidie. The film was directed by Bertrand Bonello. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pornographer released?
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The Pornographer was released on October 3, 2001 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Pornographer worth watching?
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The Pornographer (2001) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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