Synopsis
In a Parisian porn theater, a cashier, a 50-year-old man and a young projectionist are drawn into a complex love affair.
Scores
Overall Score
23.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
16.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.4%
Review Aggregate
55.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 20 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, thought-provoking, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
darkthought-provokingsuspensefulemotionallightheartedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes964
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $31,653 | $53,965 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $31,653 | $53,965 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $15,826 | $26,982 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $11,000 | $18,754 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $2,213,000 | $3,772,925 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $4,037,000 | $6,882,646 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $75,000 | $127,867 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $6,351,826 | $10,829,174 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $250,000 (est) | $426,223 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $80,000 (est) | $136,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $254,000 | $433,042 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $458,000 | $780,840 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $50,000 | $85,245 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $1,092,000 | $1,861,741 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $5,259,826 | $8,967,433 |
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