House of Tolerance

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Alain E @AlainE Aug 10 One of the best movies ever made about prostitution. Especially strong second half with a wonderful dance sequence using the song Nights in white satin which yes, it’s not Parisian or contemporary. The final scene also makes a subtle commentary. Very good photography. On Tubi. See more iDream T @RT07548572 01/27/2025 A profound look into the world of prostitution in the turn of the century Victorian Paris. The story delves deep into the lives and minds of prostitutes who live together in a brothel. Their emotions, their dreams and their fate are examined one by one and collectively. Unfortunately, the narrative becomes dull and scattered. It may reflect the subject matter but it loses focus and meanders off into the abstract. However, the cinematography, the acting and moments of bold authenticity make up for it's short comings. A fair warning of a gruesome scene should be included in the description. Even though it may be necessary to convey the message effectively. See more Cristina B @crisbrooks 03/09/2024 The beautiful actresses did an impeccable job with a rather mopey, maudlin and monotonous plot and rather over-the-top violence. I didn't hate the storyline, which vaguely follows the psychological and sexual evolution of a character called The Laughing One/Jewess, and I praise the bold premise of exploring prostitues' sexuality and inner world, but I agree with other reviewers said: The soundtrack was cringe in places and the character development was spread thin among too many characters and weak. I love some of the themes here but I found myself wishing I could "unsee" certain scenes. See more Tony S @RT94004908 07/28/2021 Superbly directed and beautiful picture but which leaves you ultimately indifferent. The theme of decadence of a traditional brothel should've been the main focus, not blurry afterthought, meandering in the background, instead we get monotone melodrama about day-to-day in world's oldest profession but then again, director might've known better, than to pretend he can say anything that hasn't been said about this soul-sucking and hedonistic racket. See more 01/31/2016 After an unsettling start, it turns into a rather fascinating (albeit melodramatic) film. See more 03/20/2015 Visually aesthetic and pleasing film that shows how we can understand humanity and camaraderie from anywhere. The stories of the girls is not one of pity but of struggle and living and surviving in a world that treats women as objects. The film shows that a discussion is needed when it comes to prostitution as it shows at the end of the with the way prostitution is today in its current climate. Maybe the film shows more of being an advocate of brothels with is gaiety and life and safety, though there is a risk of attack as is shown. Though the film explores the nihilism of prostitution and the girls wanting to get out for a better life, its the colours of the photography that bring it to life with its authentic looking shots and decor. A very good film See more Read all reviews

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