Pretty Baby (1978)
Release Year: 1978
Nation: France, United States of America
Alternative Title: Niña bonita, Menina Bonita, La petite, La pequeña, I kouklitsa tis Neas Orleanis, Csinos kislány, Slatka mala, Güzel bebek
Director: Louis Malle
Writer: Louis Malle, Polly Platt
Summary
Directed by Louis Malle in 1978, 'Pretty Baby' is a drama set amidst the decadence of Storyville's brothels in early 20th-century New Orleans. The film explores themes of prostitution, innocence lost, and the complex relationships between a mother, daughter, and a photographer who becomes entwined in their lives. It sparked controversy due to its portrayal of child prostitution and has been described as disheartening and inflammatory.