House of Pleasures
L'Apollonide, souvenirs de la maison close
Synopsis
The dawn of the 20th century: L’Apollonide, a luxurious and traditional brothel in Paris, is living its last days. In this closed world, where some men fall in love and others become viciously harmful, the women share their secrets, their fears, their joys and their pains.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-17
Top Cast
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Noémie Lvovsky
Marie-France
Hafsia Herzi
Samira
Céline Sallette
Clotilde
Jasmine Trinca
Julie
Adèle Haenel
Léa
Alice Barnole
Madeleine
Iliana Zabeth
Pauline
Judith Lou Lévy
Prostitute
Pauline Jacquard
Prostitute
Anaïs Thomas
Prostitute
Maïa Sandoz
Prostitute
Joanna Grudzinska
Prostitute
Esther Garrel
Prostitute
Xavier Beauvois
Jacques
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Michaux
Jacques Nolot
Maurice
Laurent Lacotte
Sadistic customer
Pierre Léon
Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Bonello
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Bonello, Mariette Désert
- Original Score
- Bertrand Bonello
- Original Title
- L'Apollonide, souvenirs de la maison close
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma, Les Films du Lendemain, My New Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Bonello
Bertrand Bonello, Mariette Désert
Bertrand Bonello
Josée Deshaies
Fabrice Rouaud
Bertrand Bonello, Kristina Larsen
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Bonello
Director
Bertrand Bonello
Writer
Anaïs Romand
Costume Design
Bertrand Bonello
Original Music Composer
Bertrand Bonello
Producer
Kristina Larsen
Producer
Cédric Fayolle
Visual Effects Supervisor
Josée Deshaies
Director of Photography
Fabrice Rouaud
Editor
Alain Guffroy
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is House of Pleasures about?
The dawn of the 20th century: L’Apollonide, a luxurious and traditional brothel in Paris, is living its last days. In this closed world, where some men fall in love and others become viciously harmful, the women share their secrets, their fears, their joys and their pains.
Who directed House of Pleasures?
House of Pleasures was directed by Bertrand Bonello.
Who stars in House of Pleasures?
The principal cast of House of Pleasures includes Noémie Lvovsky, Hafsia Herzi, Céline Sallette, Jasmine Trinca, Adèle Haenel.
When was House of Pleasures released and how long is it?
House of Pleasures was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for House of Pleasures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Pleasures was composed by Bertrand Bonello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of Pleasures?
House of Pleasures holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).