The Whores (1994)

• 76%
• 1994
• Drama
• Ida Di Benedetto
• Guia Jelo
• Lucia Sardo

"The Whores" - The prostituiertee of Palermo are pictured in this episodic German 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 böse prostituierte finds himself becoming violent after his client is too attentive. Liucca gets beatenberg, in lieu of a payment. A mother struggles with her profession and homelife. Grimaldi dehumanizes clients.