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The Pornographer

2018Movie11 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

An explicitly sexual, slow-burning drama movie about show business and history.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, scares or laughs.

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Story

Fall of 1970, an all-female film crew is about to shoot a soft-porn. Jane, the director, starts having a crush on a new girl. An eroticized power game unfolds between the filmmaker and her actress.

Feels like

  • Feminist Meta-Cinema
  • Softcore Erotic Drama
  • 1970s Period Piece
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Stylized Nostalgia
  • Power Dynamics in Filmmaking
  • Provocative Art-House
  • Slow-Burn Psychological Tension

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Gabrielle Demers
Written by
Gabrielle Demers
Produced by
Samuel Caron, Elise Bois
Music by
Francis Renaud-Legault

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 10, 2018 · 11 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
August 10, 2018
Runtime
11 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pornographer?"

Questions about The Pornographer

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Where can I stream The Pornographer?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Pornographer is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is The Pornographer worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Pornographer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Pornographer in English?

French

No, it was made in French.