In a brothel known as the Fish Tank in Bangkok, Thailand, women sit in a glass room, waiting for clients to choose them by number. In Faridpur, Bangladesh, negotiations take place as a madam discusses the price of a young woman, exposing the harsh economic dynamics at play. The film also travels to Reynosa, Mexico, where police guard tolerance zones for prostitution. Each segment presents the daily lives of sex workers across three countries.

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Meet sex workers in Bangkok's Fish Tank brothel.
See the haggling over prices in Faridpur's City of Joy.
Find out about Reynosa's tolerance zones for prostitution.

Did You Know

The City of Joy in Faridpur has between 600 and 800 women working there.
In Bangkok, prostitutes are chosen by clients using identification numbers.
Reynosa has designated areas for prostitution known as zonas de tolerancia.
Whores' Glory won the Orizzonti Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 2011.

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What are the three locations featured in Whores' Glory?

The three locations featured are Bangkok (Thailand), Faridpur (Bangladesh), and Reynosa (Mexico).

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Whores' Glory has an 89% ranking by critics on RottenTomatoes.com, with an average rating of 7.5/10.

What award did Whores' Glory win at the Venice Film Festival?

Whores' Glory won the Orizzonti Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 2011.

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2011 • Official selection

IDFA International Documentary Festival Amsterdam

2011 • Official selection

Austrian Film Award

2012 • Award

DOCVILLE Documentary Film Festival

2012 • Official selection

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