Porn Theatre

Porn Theatre

2002 · 84 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama

A tale set in a decaying Parisian porn theatre, where within its dark confines, male patrons -- soldiers, transvestites, married men -- regularly engage in anonymous sex acts. In the ticket booth of the theatre, a wise Italian woman serves as benevolent gatekeeper, observing -- but never judging -- the proceedings occurring under her watchful eyes. One day, one of her regulars engages her in a conversation that leads to an unusual friendship, as these two worldly souls share their common experiences.

Directed by Jacques Nolot · Written by Jacques Nolot

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Vittoria Scognamiglio Cashier
Jacques Nolot 50-Year-Old Man
Sébastien Viala Projectionist
Olivier Torres L'homme à la robe jaune
Lionel Goldstein L'homme à l'imper noir
Frédéric Longbois L'homme à l'éventail
Fouad Zeraoui L'homme qui a cu sa dose
Jean-Louis Coquery L'homme nu
Raphaëline Goupilleau SDF
Arben Bajraktaraj SDF
Pascal Varley SDF
Frédéric Franzil Gigolo

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