An unlikely relationship springs up between Max, a hairdresser who has the dual problem of a wife who has decided to leave and an allergy to hair products, and a low-class petty thief, Bobo. Unable to continue his chosen profession, Max is also unable to shake Bobo off, and gradually becomes drawn into the world of crime, via the finer points of shoplifting to more serious criminal activities. —BFI
Frédéric Fonteyne (1968, Ukkel, Belgium) realised four successful short films before he made his feature début with Max & Bobo. Une liaison pornografique is his second feature.
Bon’ anniversiare Sergent Bob (1988, short), Les Vloems (1989, short), La modeste (1991, short), Bob le deplorable (1993, short), Max & Bobo (1998), Une liaison pornographique (1999). —IFFR