Pigalle (1995)
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.
Cast
- Véra Briole - Véra
- Francis Renaud - Fifi
- Raymond Gil - Fernande
- Blanca Li - Divine
- Philippe Ambrosini - Malfait
- Jean-Michel Fête - P'tit Fred
- Patrick Chauvel - Jésus le Gitan
- Jean Claude Grenier - l'Empereur
- Jean-Jacques Jauffret - Marc-Antoine
- Philippe Nahon - Lezzi
Screenplay
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
paris, france, transvestite, lgbt, gay theme
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pigalle about?
- 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.
- Who directed Pigalle?
- Pigalle was directed by Karim Dridi.
- Who stars in Pigalle?
- Pigalle stars Véra Briole, Francis Renaud, Raymond Gil, Blanca Li, Philippe Ambrosini, Jean-Michel Fête.
- How long is Pigalle?
- Pigalle has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Pigalle?
- Pigalle is a Drama, Crime, Romance film.
- Where was Pigalle produced?
- Pigalle was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Pigalle?
- The themes of Pigalle include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.