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The Whores

The Whores (Le buttane)

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  • Italy
  • 1994
  • · 85m

Director Aurelio Grimaldi
Cast Ida Di Benedetto, Guia Jelo, Lucia Sardo, Sandra Sindoni, Paola Pace
Genre Drama

"The Whores" - The prostitutes of Palermo are pictured in this episodic Italian drama. The film lacks a real unifying thread as it presents scenes from the lives of 7 hookers. Five are women. One is a man, and one is a transvestite. In one episode, an aging ill-mannered Neapolitan, Orlanda, entertains North African visitors in her home. They do not seem to mind her constant barrage of racist comments. One of her clients falls for her and protects her from a client who stalks her. She is surprised. The male prostitute finds himself becoming violent after his client is too attentive. Liucca gets beaten in lieu of a payment. A mother struggles with her profession and homelife. Grimaldi dehumanizes clients.

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