Jacques Scandelari (July 5, 1943 in

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– June 2, 1999 in

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, France) was a French film director, screenwriter and producer. He also produced

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, under the pseudonym Marvin Merkins.

Career

Jacques Scandelari gained notoriety for his second film ''Beyond Love and Evil'' that was loosely adapted from

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’s play '' Philosophy in the Bedroom''. Set in the present day, a cult of depraved hedonists cavort at a remote, elegant mansion. Scandelari often chose the topic of sex, exploring connected themes such as Isolation and

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New York

In 1977, Scandelari moved to

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, where he produced the now famous gay pornographic film '' New York City Inferno''. The film is notorious for its grim, documentary-style and its authorized use of songs of the

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. In 1978 he worked together with ''

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'' actress Florence Giorgetti in the bleak exploitation movie ''Flashing Lights''.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Scandelari, Jacques 1943 births 1999 deaths People from Dinard French pornographic film directors French pornographic film producers Producers of gay pornographic films