Subu makes pornographic films. He sees nothing wrong with it. They are an aid to a repressed society, and he uses the money to support his landlady, Haru, and her family. From time to time, Haru shares her bed with Subu, though she believes her dead husband, reincarnated as a carp, disapproves. Director Shohei Imamura has always delighted in the kinky exploits of lowlifes, and in this 1966 classic, he finds subversive humor in the bizarre dynamics of Haru, her Oedipal son, and her daughter, the true object of her pornographer-boyfriend's obsession. Imamura's comic treatment of such taboos as v
Film details
- Year
- 1966
- Genre
- Shohei Imamura, Erogotoshi-tachi yori: Jinruigaku nyûmon, comedy
- Source
- Internet Archive
- Rights
- Public domain — free to watch
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Pornographers for free?
You can stream The Pornographers (1966) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.
Is The Pornographers in the public domain?
Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.
