Movie

The Escort

1999 · 100 min

A quiet, downbeat character study that drifts through lonely London nights, leaving a lingering sense of unease and quiet sadness.

Tagline: He'll be your friend, he'll be your lover, but it's strictly by the hour.
Overview: Fleeing from his wife in France to London, 45-year-old Pierre is barely able to support himself. He meets friendly Tom, who offers to help him make ends meet by working as a male escort.
How it feels: Melancholic, cynical, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, identity, sexuality, class
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: isolation
identity
sexuality
class
loneliness
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong