L'Apollonide (Souvenirs de la maison close) (2011)
Anno di uscita: 2011
Nazione: France
Alternative Title: L'Apollonide - Os Amores da Casa de Tolerância, House of Tolerance, Haus der Sünde, Casa de tolerancia, Oikos anohis
Regista: Bertrand Bonello
Writer: Bertrand Bonello
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Bertrand Bonello, Kristina Larsen
Società: ARTE France Cinéma, Les Films du Lendemain, My New Picture
Genere: Drama
Budget: €4,000,000 (estimated).
Premi & Simili
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: paris, france, brothel, eroticism, sexual fantasy, sexual humiliation, prostitution, sexual desire, sexual favor, sexual exploration, sexual experimentation, sexual relationship, sexual attitudes, sexual discovery, sexual education
Storia
Set in an elegant early-20th-century Parisian brothel, 'L'Apollonide' follows the lives of its inhabitants who are essentially owned by the madam. The women face various challenges such as debt due to expenses exceeding earnings, unwanted pregnancies, opium addiction, aging, and violent clients. Despite these hardships, there are moments of camaraderie, friendship, and affection among them. Some clients occasionally discuss marriage but it's unclear if any expectancies exist. The madam struggles with her landlord and seeks help from influential clients. The women enjoy a picnic one summer day and attend a wake together. On another occasion, they have an evening out wearing masks. The film concludes with a scene of contemporary Paris.
Riassunto
Directed by Bertrand Bonello in 2011, 'L'Apollonide' is a French drama that offers a glimpse into the lives of women working in a brothel during the early 20th century in Paris. The film explores themes of exploitation, camaraderie, and survival amidst challenging circumstances. It's a historical period piece that showcases societal norms of the time.
