
House of Pleasures
Directed by Bertrand Bonello
Produced by ARTE France Cinéma, Les Films du Lendemain
A melancholic, visually sumptuous portrait of women's inner lives within a dying Parisian brothel at the turn of the century, balancing intimacy and exploitation.
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.
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Is House of Pleasures sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does House of Pleasures end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is House of Pleasures violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is House of Pleasures easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is House of Pleasures scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































