25 percent of the time, clients meeting with sex workers do not engage in sexual activity, instead seeking companionship and conversation.
Synopsis
25 percent of the time, clients meeting with sex workers do not engage in sexual activity, instead seeking companionship and conversation.
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Synopsis
Montreal's St. Lawrence Boulevard serves as the backdrop for Some Even Fall in Love, a 1980 documentary by Guy Simoneau. The film features interviews with sex workers, including men, women, and transgender individuals. Their candid stories reveal the realities of their work. A client notes the difficulty of forming relationships without paying, while a pimp discusses the risks faced by independent workers. The film won a Genie Award for Best Feature Length Documentary.
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Why Watch
- Meet diverse sex workers in Montreal's St. Lawrence Boulevard.
- Find out why some clients develop feelings for sex workers.
- See a pimp's perspective on the sex work industry.
Did You Know
- The film won the Genie Award for Best Feature Length Documentary in 1980.
- 25% of encounters with prostitutes reportedly do not involve actual sex.
- The film received graffiti publicity in Montreal stating 'Plusieurs Tombent en Amour'.
- A client interviewed had been seeing prostitutes since he was 18 years old.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Some Even Fall in Love?
Guy Simoneau produced and directed Some Even Fall in Love, which was released in 1980.
What award did Some Even Fall in Love win?
The film won the Genie Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 2nd Genie Awards.
What percentage of meetings with prostitutes do not involve actual sex, according to the documentary?
According to Simoneau, 25 percent of the time, there is no actual sex in meetings with prostitutes.
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