The Pornographer

The Pornographer

4.9

Oct 03 2001

2h 48m

Drama

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.

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jacques Laurent

Jérémie Renier

Jérémie Renier

Joseph

Dominique Blanc

Dominique Blanc

Jeanne

Alice Houri

Alice Houri

Monika

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