45 Years Of Pleasure - Los Angeles -marc Dorcel... File

Since 1979, when Marc Dorcel (the founder) first picked up a camera, the brand has distinguished itself from its American counterparts. While much of the Los Angeles-based industry veered toward gonzo realism, Dorcel insisted on story . On lingerie . On lighting .

LOS ANGELES, CA – In a city often accused of having no memory and an insatiable appetite for the "next big thing," stopping to acknowledge history is a rare commodity. But on a recent glittering evening in the heart of Hollywood, the adult entertainment industry did just that. Marc Dorcel, the legendary French studio synonymous with high-end, cinematic erotic cinema, brought its milestone "45 Years of Pleasure" world tour to Los Angeles. 45 Years Of Pleasure - Los Angeles -Marc Dorcel...

"Marc Dorcel taught the world that eroticism is an art form," said one veteran European director in attendance. "Tonight, in Los Angeles, we celebrate that philosophy. Pleasure, when done well, never goes out of style." Why bring the "45 Years of Pleasure" celebration to Los Angeles specifically? For Dorcel, the choice was strategic and symbolic. Los Angeles is the capital of mainstream cinema, but it is also the historic engine of the adult film industry (the San Fernando Valley). For decades, the "Dorcel look" stood in quiet, chic opposition to the "Valley look." Since 1979, when Marc Dorcel (the founder) first