The Pornographer
Le Pornographe
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.
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'' the pornographer '' - official trailer 2002.
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-08
Top Cast
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Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jacques Laurent
Jérémie Renier
Joseph
Dominique Blanc
Jeanne
Alice Houri
Monika
Ovidie
Jenny
Catherine Mouchet
Olivia Rochet
Thibault de Montalembert
Richard
André Marcon
Louis
Laurent Lucas
Carles
Ségolène Savoff
Titof
Franck
Violetta Sanchez
Por
Nadia Nataf
Thomas Blanchard
Guillaume Verdier
Pascale Geille
K. Sandra
Hervé P. Gustave
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$126
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Bonello
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Bonello
- Original Score
- Bertrand Bonello
- Original Title
- Le Pornographe
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $126
- Production Studios
- Haut et Court, In Extremis Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Bonello
Bertrand Bonello
Bertrand Bonello
Josée Deshaies
Fabrice Rouaud
Barbara Letellier, Carole Scotta, Stéphane Choquette
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Bonello
Director
Bertrand Bonello
Writer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Bertrand Bonello
Original Music Composer
Josée Deshaies
Director of Photography
Fabrice Rouaud
Editor
Romain Denis
Production Design
Romane Bohringer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pornographer
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What is The Pornographer about?
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.
Who directed The Pornographer?
The Pornographer was directed by Bertrand Bonello.
Who stars in The Pornographer?
The principal cast of The Pornographer includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jérémie Renier, Dominique Blanc, Alice Houri, Ovidie.
When was The Pornographer released and how long is it?
The Pornographer was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Pornographer make at the box office?
The Pornographer grossed $126 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Pornographer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pornographer was composed by Bertrand Bonello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pornographer?
The Pornographer holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).