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Paris top secret

1969 · 82 min

A kaleidoscopic, voyeuristic tour of Parisian nightlife that feels lurid, disjointed and faintly sordid.

Directed by
Pierre Roustang
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Philippe Bouvard, Jérôme Savary
Tagline
The most shocking film of the year!
Overview
The underworld (imaginary and real) of Paris, depicted through several sketches. Kaleidoscope of the immoral and nauseating aspects of the capital.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Pierre Roustang
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Philippe Bouvard, Jérôme Savary
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • sexuality
    • media
    • class
    • corruption
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • anthology
    • documentary
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension3
    Darkness6
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Where to watch in the UK

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Pierre Roustang
    Starring
    Philippe Bouvard, Jérôme Savary
    Music
    Even de Tissot
    Cinematography
    Raoul Foulon
    Runtime
    82 min
    Country
    Belgium, France
    Languages
    French

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