Whores' Glory
First screened in February 2019
Director: Michael Glawogger. Documentary about contemporary prostitution as practiced in Bangkok, Thailand; in Faridpur, Bangladesh; and in Reynosa, Mexico. Screenplay: Michael Glawogger.

Twitter Capsule: Detailed observations. Rich, powerful lensing. Are we definitely learning, though? We're not just touring the abject?

VOR:   Ethnographically valuable, with surprising access to and within its three principal locations. Can't be accused of shying away from its subject.



Photo © 2011 Lotus Film, © 2012 Kino Lorber

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


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