Bibliothèque Pascal

Bibliothèque Pascal

2010 · 105 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama

A single mother's struggle to support her child leads her into the surreal netherworld of illegal sexual enterprises, with her finally ending up in the Bibliothèque Pascal; an elegant but bizarre house of prostitution in which men can re-enact sexual scenarios inspired by great works of literature for a hefty fee.

Directed by Szabolcs Hajdu · Written by Szabolcs Hajdu

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