Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life
 (2018)
Documentary, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#1568
8*
Seen ItYes
(12/10/2019 Home)
5060265151195
IMDB   6.9
106 mins USA / English
BFI (UK only)  Region 2
Director
Tomer Heymann

Jonathan Agassi, one of the world's most successful gay porn stars, splits his time between Berlin and Israel. Agassi built his fame and success on what is considered a global taboo, but in fact pleases millions. A rare and intimate look at the world of porn and escorting, as well as on a unique relationship between a mother and son, who courageously redefine familiar family concepts. This is a film about a lonely person who seeks love and meaning, but is condemned to a destructive lifestyle, understanding that the extreme fantasies he chases are not necessarily his own.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 11/20/2019
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store Amazon Marketplace - RAREWAVES-IMPORTS.
Purchase Price $18.57
Condition New
Quantity 2
Order Order# 112-9557277-1885842
Tags Erotica, porn
Links +8 Review:QueerGuru (Roger Walker Dack Jan 24 2019)
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IMDB
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References
Lists † Top Ten Picks at London’s BFI FLARE Film Festival (2019)
Festivals & Awards BFI FLARE Film Festival 39 (2019)
IMDb Voters <500

Notes
The documentary was filmed over some seven years in Agassi's life. It begins as Agassi is starting his gay porn career, his rise to stardom (at least in the porn world), then fall. There was no way that Heymann could have foreseen a tragedy drama (in a Elizabethian theater sense). Very skilfully done.