Forbidden Paris (1970)
Paris interdit follows the pattern of the Italian mondo style documentaries which began in 1962 with MONDO CANE. The film jumps from one strange scenario to the next, including a woman who goes publicly nude on a bet, a family man wearing an anti-radiation suit in fear of the end of the world, a orgy-indulging cult with a kissing fetish, a role-reversal wedding of performing transvestites, a middle-aged man who gives striptease lessons to housewives, a self-absorbed loner who believes he’s a vampire, a ritualistic funeral procession involving the burning of a mannequin, a mass swimming pool baptism, etc. Probably the most fascinatingly grotesque bit, which at the same time is strangely touching, is when a woman has her beloved deceased medium sized dog stuffed by a pipe-smoking taxidermist (shown in graphic detail) and installed with an electronic barking device!
Cast
- Ben-Ghou-Bey - Himself
- Gene Fenn - Himself
- Maelle Pertuzo - La modèle du photographe (uncredited)
Screenplay
Keywords
transvestism, taxidermy, mondo, fakir
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Forbidden Paris about?
- Paris interdit follows the pattern of the Italian mondo style documentaries which began in 1962 with MONDO CANE. The film jumps from one strange scenario to the next, including a woman who goes publicly nude on a bet, a family man wearing an anti-radiation suit in fear of the end of the world, a orgy-indulging cult with a kissing fetish, a role-reversal wedding of performing transvestites, a middle-aged man who gives striptease lessons to housewives, a self-absorbed loner who believes he’s a vampire, a ritualistic funeral procession involving the burning of a mannequin, a mass swimming pool baptism, etc. Probably the most fascinatingly grotesque bit, which at the same time is strangely touching, is when a woman has her beloved deceased medium sized dog stuffed by a pipe-smoking taxidermist (shown in graphic detail) and installed with an electronic barking device!
- Who directed Forbidden Paris?
- Forbidden Paris was directed by Jean-Louis van Belle.
- Who stars in Forbidden Paris?
- Forbidden Paris stars Ben-Ghou-Bey, Gene Fenn, Maelle Pertuzo.
- How long is Forbidden Paris?
- Forbidden Paris has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Forbidden Paris?
- Forbidden Paris is a Documentary film.
- Where was Forbidden Paris produced?
- Forbidden Paris was produced in Belgium.