Pleasure
Pleasure

Pleasure

2021Movie108 minSwedish

19 year old Linnéa leaves her small town in Sweden and heads for Los Angeles with the aim of becoming the world's next big porn star, but the road to her goal turns out to be bumpier than she imagined.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users71%
Director: Ninja ThybergGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Bella enters the adult film industry in Los Angeles with aspirations of stardom. As she navigates the complex and often exploitative world of pornography, she encounters both opportunities and harsh realities. Bella must confront her ambitions and the ethical compromises she faces in her pursuit of fame and recognition within the industry.

Critical Reception

Pleasure received considerable attention for its unflinching and realistic portrayal of the adult film industry. Critics were divided, with some praising its authenticity and bold subject matter, while others found it to be gratuitous or uncomfortable. It sparked discussions about the realities faced by performers in the industry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw and unflinching portrayal of the adult film industry.
  • Acknowledged for its authentic depiction of the industry's realities and ethical complexities.
  • Some found the subject matter disturbing, while others appreciated its boldness.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally acknowledge the film's honest and sometimes shocking depiction of the pornography industry, with many appreciating its realistic approach, though some found it to be too explicit or difficult to watch.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Guldbagge Awards (Sweden's national film awards).

Fun Fact

Director Ninja Thyberg spent five years researching the adult film industry, including interviewing numerous performers, to ensure the film's authenticity.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The ambitious “Bella” (Sofia Kappel) arrives from Sweden in Los Angeles determined to make a successful career from the porn industry. She’s not an unattractive lass, nor is she entirely inexperienced, but here in the capital of global medi...
r96sk

r96sk

Sofia Kappel, some performance! As for <em>'Pleasure'</em> as a whole, quite striking! They did a fantastic job at making every scene, particularly the porn set scenes, feel incredibly real - it feels documentary-esque at a fair few poin...