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Release Year2000
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes2
DirectorWalter Ego
WritersWalter Ego
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBackstreets of Paris
About Backstreets of Paris
Reviving the tradition of the risqué reportage, THE BACKSTREETS OF PARIS plunges us into a thrilling investigation, delving into the secret recesses of the capital where the tumultuous passions of men and women find refuge—for whom sex and the pursuit of perverse pleasures are the very essence of existence. And so, in the company of our reporter, we catch in the act: a shopkeeper reimbursed "in kind" by a lovely thief; a couple struck by "lightning" amidst a violent thunderstorm; the explosive erotic games of a bewitching trio; the strained acrobatics of a man attempting to sodomize his partner in a car; the libidinous exploits of a couple in a bar's restroom; and the lubricious excesses of a beautiful patron at a seedy love hotel.
Directed by Walter Ego, Backstreets of Paris leans on a strong ensemble — Estelle Desanges, Nomi, Claudia Claire — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2000.
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