House of Pleasures

2012年 • 125 分钟

关于此电影

In this lush, atmospheric look at the final days of an elegant, turn-of-the-century brothel, we go inside the cloistered walls of L'Apollonide to meet the Madam, her elite clientele, and some dozen "girls" - veterans and newcomers, romantics and cynics, schemers and innocents. Upending the period drama with split screens, time shifts and a modern soundtrack, this is a provocative and beautiful film about the world's oldest profession - and an exploration of how the past is remembered. © Pinnacle Films 2012 (Original Title: House of Pleasures)

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The story of these women entranced me, their struggles and little joy (which was mostly found in the friendship of each other) really touched me. The subplot of "The Laughing Woman" was a particular favourite. But the best scene for me was the girls dancing in mourning for a lost one (due to syphilis) to the song Nights in White Satin. The visuals actually had less of an impact as opposed to these moments.

Beautiful to watch...storyline a bit protracted and dull...but because of the stunning visuals it s engaging enough.

Seems more like a drab documentary than a movie. Remove the nakedness and the movie is laid bare.