Elles

Polish writer and director Malgorzata Szumowska made a provocative film about prostitution with this drama. A journalist's investigation of university students turned prostitutes has a profound effect on her core values which threatens her marriage. Szumowska's controversial take on the world's oldest profession may divide audiences and critic but she found a powerful ally in her star, Juliette Binoche, who brings her usual gravitas to the role. The supporting cast includes Anaïs Demoustier, Joanna Kulig and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.