Meet Louise and Martine Fokkens: 69-year-old identical twins who have worked as prostitutes in Amsterdam's red light district for over 50 years. Louise is newly retired due to arthritis ( I couldn't get one leg over the other ), but Martine carries on, unable to support herself on a state pension. Between explicit scenes of her daily grind, she and Louise stroll the city in matching outfits, recounting hilariously ribald stories from a lifetime of sex work. (Discussing a client who was a chaplain, one recalls: Don't you remember, we even had a little confessional! ) An immensely affectionate portrait of two women who have seen and done everything (and everyone), Meet the Fokkens is a rollicking and revealing look at the world's oldest profession in the 21st century.
B**B
Surprised by graphic content
I heard about the sisters, and how they had started a union for prostitutes. I guess I thought it would be more of a historic perspective of unique lives. There is a lot of serious material, covering the ignominious entry into the world of prostitution, family & personal relationships, & public perception/prejudice. One sister's daughter had the courage to be filmed & interviewed. There were graphic scenes with one of the sisters working with/on/for customers, which shouldn't be shocking all things considered, but still was a little.
U**W
A soft visit with charming twin prostitutes.
A window into the lives of aging identical twin prostitutes, Louise and Martine Fokkens, and their 50-some years in Amsterdam's red light district. The women are a little kooky, but very likable, and the sex business has never been less arousing (which is a good thing here). There are some explicit scenes, but they mostly elicit giggles. The girls share stories about their private lives but nothing ever goes too deep. I don't know what I expected, but I mostly enjoyed it because there aren't many documentaries out there about this subject matter.
M**Z
i loved the paintings
being an artist, i loved the paintings! were i not an artist, i'd still love the paintings! Kudos, dear sisters!!!
L**
Keep forgetting I saw this already
Ordered it before not bad
M**O
Great Fun
Ok documentary, but fascinating women.
B**M
An interesting documentary. Not for the faint of heart ...
An interesting documentary. Not for the faint of heart, it is very graphic. Shows a side of life that most of us don't relate to. Felt a lot of sympathy for the women who live this lifestyle.
B**A
Nicely shot and the sound track is well chosen
Interesting movie about two women who managed on their own in a time when it was not trendy to do so. Also, their sincere feelings for the men that they serviced lends a different perspective to the oldest profession. Nicely shot and the sound track is well chosen.
B**R
Great Educational video
Great documentary!
A**R
Meet the Fokkens - heard about it from the Documentary Festival in Toronto from a friend.
This movie was hilarious and touching. These women are such characters. Not a kids movie! This is a good evening of entertainment.
J**R
gift
it is a gift for someone now living in Canada who grew up with the ladies in Holland years ago
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