Private Collections movie poster

Private Collections

June 27, 1979 1h 43m 5.9/10 (35 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Private Collections is a drama/romance film. directed by Just Jaeckin.

Starring Roland Blanche, Marie-Catherine Conti, and Marpessa Dawn

Synopsis

Three stories. A solitary sailor falls from his boat and washes ashore on a tropical island. While seeking rescue, he's found by a nearly naked woman who is playful and compliant. He decides to erase his signs of distress and remain on the island. What awaits? In the second, an adolescent searches for the words of a nursery rime he remembers bits of. His journey takes him into dreams, sexual awakening, and Oedipal fantasy. Third, a man of wealth in late-nineteenth century Paris hires a prostitute for the night. She's also cabaret performer and takes him to her room. He fears he's about to be robbed. What's her secret?

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 27, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (35 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Les Films du Jeudi
  • FFF-French Movies
  • Toei Central Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Private Collections about?

Three stories. A solitary sailor falls from his boat and washes ashore on a tropical island. While seeking rescue, he's found by a nearly naked woman who is playful and compliant. He decides to era...

Who directed Private Collections?

Private Collections was directed by Just Jaeckin.

How long is Private Collections?

Private Collections has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Private Collections released?

Private Collections was released on June 27, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Private Collections?

The main cast of Private Collections includes Roland Blanche, Marie-Catherine Conti, Marpessa Dawn, Laura Gemser, Jūzō Itami.