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Pigalle

1995

Overview

It's a grim world of prostitution, drug dens, transvestites, junkies and murderers. The seediest side of urban life is examined in this tragedy. The film follows the complex, interwoven lives of four characters as they live their harsh and gritty nocturnal lives on the city streets. The main characters are Fifi a pickpocket who is simultaneously involved with Divine, a transvestite hooker and Vera a peep show dancer who refuses to be a hooker. Vera lives with her would-be pimp Jesus le Gitan, a small-scale drug dealer. When the area riff-raff become embroiled in hostilities, two of main characters are slowly killed in horrible ways. Fifi is then left to avenge their deaths.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
February 2, 1995
Original language
French
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Production
Delfilm
Director
Karim Dridi
Cinematography
John Mathieson
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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