One of the pioneer porn directors was Gérard Kikoïne, whose work was focused between the mid-70s and 80s, filming numerous X movies that showed the wildest and most libertine side of a society that had just resurfaced after the chain of proposals initiated in May 1968. Marc Dorcel, French producer and director linked to the edition of erotic works since the end of the 60s, also deserves a special mention. Today he runs a company that bears his name, which offers porn content on the network and on French television since 2002. Other names like Pierre Woodman or Greg Lansky, who worked as director and producer in different American studios, are also well known by adult content fans. So, by history and tradition, France is a country with a great weight in the European porn industry, and it has been the cradle (and still is) of multi-awarded pornstars who have achieved international renown, such as Lydia Saint Martin, Alex Dupree, Luna Rival, Anissa Kate, Clea Gaultier, Nikita Belucci, Angel Emily and many others. Almost all of them share the same hallmarks: beautiful and sensual women with an amazing sexual performance on screen.