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Scene from L'Apollonide (Souvenirs de la maison close) (2011)
Scene Details
| Duration: 45 sec. | Nudity: no | Creator: zorg |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 22 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1024x544 | Added: 2013-Dec-29 |
Actresses in this Scene
Adèle Haenel
Details
Alternate Names: Adele Haenel, ادل هانل, アデル・エネル, 阿黛拉·哈内尔, 아델 에넬, 아델 하에넬
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Full Biography
Adèle Haenel, born February 11, 1989, is a French actress who began her career as a child actress at age 12 with 'Les Diables' (2002). She gained prominence in France during her teenage years and has since received numerous accolades for her performances. Haenel has won two César Awards and one Lumières Award among her nominations, with notable roles including 'Water Lilies' (2007), 'Suzanne' (2014), 'Love at First Fight' (2015), 'BPM (Beats per Minute)' (2017), 'The Trouble with You' (2018), and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' (2019). She is known for her long professional and personal relationship with director Céline Sciamma. Haenel's role in the film 'L'Apollonide (Souvenirs de la maison close)' (2011) explores the lives of women in an early 20th-century Parisian brothel, facing issues such as debt, pregnancy, opium addiction, and violence.
About the Movie: L'Apollonide (Souvenirs de la maison close) (2011)
Release Year: 2011
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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
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Genre: Drama
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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.