Gigola (2010)
Directed by Laure Charpentier

Drama

Film Synopsis

In the 1960s, George, a young woman from a respectable Catholic family, is haunted by the suicide of her lover, Sybil.  Her grief propels her into a life of hedonistic excess in the red light distract of Paris.   When she realises she can attract older clients who are generous with their money, George renames herself Gigola...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Laure Charpentier
  • Script: Laure Charpentier (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Giorgos Arvanitis
  • Cast: Lou Doillon (Gigola), Eduardo Noriega (Tony), Marie Kremer (Dany), Rossy de Palma (Dominique), Ana Padrão (Sybil), Virginie Pradal (Dolly), Arly Jover (Johanne), Marisa Berenson (Solange), Marisa Paredes (Odette), Thierry Lhermitte (Monsieur Henry), Taïra (Linda), Victoire Debré (Laurence), Catarina Avelar (Georgette Anys), Dan Monnel (Freddy), Duarte Guimares (Sauveur), Ana Videira (Gaby), Patrice Junqua (Barman Les 2 Pingoiuins), Adriano Carvalho (Laitier), Pierre de Champeaux (Student 1), Théo Laboulandine (Student 2)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 102 min

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