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Pleasure

2021, Movie, 1h 48min

A 20-year-old leaves her small town life in Sweden for Los Angeles to become Jessica, the world's next big porn star. But the road to her goal turns out to be bumpier than she imagined.

Country: Sweden,Netherlands,France

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Reviews

Critic Savina Petkova

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...confirms itself as a film that lays bare the paradoxes of complying to a flawed system, and critiques the commercialisation of bodies with orgasmic poeticism.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Adrian Horton

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...a far more interesting, gripping and refreshing film than its subject matter might suggest.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...an interesting and even pioneering film on this issue...

Read full review at The Guardian

Liton Debbarma

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2 years ago

Critic Natalia Keogan

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...if Pleasure preaches anything, it’s that our preconceived notions of the industry aren’t as black and white as we might like to believe.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Brent Simon

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...a graphic, gripping, and unflinching drama charting the rocky rise of an ambitious newcomer to the adult film industry.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Frequently asked questions

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In "Pleasure," a young woman named Bella leaves her small town in Sweden to become a porn star in Los Angeles. She quickly discovers that the glamorous life she imagined is actually a dark and toxic world where the pressure to perform and conform is overwhelming. Bella must choose between her ambition and her integrity as she navigates the treacherous landscape of the adult entertainment industry. The film offers a powerful critique of the objectification of women and the commodification of sex, while also providing a nuanced portrayal of a complex and multifaceted character. Ultimately, "Pleasure" raises important questions about the cost of success and the value of self-respect in an industry that often dehumanizes and exploits its performers.

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You can stream Pleasure on: Fandango at Home

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Pleasure was released for streaming on January 30, 2021.