Marc Dorcel (born in March 1934 as Marcel Herskovitz[1]) is a French-Hungarian producer ofadult erotic films who founded the companyVideo Marc Dorcel (or simplyMarc Dorcel). Besides producing films by himself, he also produces films in partnership with people like Michel Ricaud, Cyril Randuineau, Marc Ange and Julo Kaiel. Dorcel is known for the long-runningPornochic film series. Dorcel was inducted into theAVN Hall of Fame in 2015.
On 1 March 2006, Dorcel launchedDorcel TV, a cable and satellite service broadcasting adult films.[7]Dorcel TV is also available online. Video Marc Dorcel has also expanded to include a range of gay erotic content.
In August 2008,Private Media Group announced it has established an alliance with Video Marc Dorcel to collaborate in the home video market. The collaboration starts with a three-year DVD distribution agreement for France and going forward it is expected that Private and Marc Dorcel will explore additional opportunities in other territories. It is also expected that Private and Marc Dorcel will join forces on distribution platforms including Internet and IPTV/VOD in both France and across the EU.[8]
The studio's content is also available online througharchos.com.[9]
In October 2017, Marc Dorcel has partnered with Canada'sVanessa Media to launch a TV channel andVOD service inCanada in French and English language.[10]
Video Marc Dorcel has been nominated forAVN Awards on many occasions.[11][12] The following is a selection of some of the major adult erotic awards won by Dorcel personally or by his company:
1995 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) forLe Parfum de Mathilde[13]
1995Hot d'Or Award – Best European Director (Citizen Shane)[14]
1996 Hot d'Or Awards – Best European Director, Best European Film and Best Remake or Adaptation, all forLa Princesse et La Pute –The Princess and The Whore)[15]
1998 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) forPresident by Day, Hooker by Night[13]
1998 Hot d'Or d'Honneur for special achievements in the European adult industry[16]
1999 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) forDrop Sex: Wipe The Floor[13]
1999 Hot d'Or Award – Best European Movie (L'enjeu du desir)[17]
2001 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) forTell Me What You Want[13]
