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Alternate Names: アフシア・エルジ
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Full Biography
Hafsia Herzi (born January 25, 1987) is a French actress of Algerian and Tunisian descent. She is best known for her debut role in the award-winning Franco-Tunisian feature The Secret of the Grain for which she won the award for most promising actress at the César Awards 2008, and the Marcello Mastroianni award, for best emerging actor or actress at the 64th Venice International Film Festival.
About the Movie: L'Apollonide (Souvenirs de la maison close) (2011)
Alternative Title: L'Apollonide - Os Amores da Casa de Tolerância, House of Tolerance, Haus der Sünde, Casa de tolerancia, Oikos anohis, Bordélyház, Apollonide. Zza okien domu publicznego, Apollonide - Memórias de Um Bordel, House of Pleasures
Director: Bertrand Bonello
Writer: Bertrand Bonello
Production & Genre
Producer(s): Producer: Bertrand Bonello, Kristina Larsen
Companies: ARTE France Cinéma, Les Films du Lendemain, My New Picture
Genre: Drama
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Keywords
Keywords: 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
Story
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.
Summary
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.