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Bilitis (1977)

R | | Drama, Romance | October 1977 (USA)
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A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a young girl during summer vacation.

Director:

David Hamilton

Writers:

Robert Boussinot, Catherine Breillat | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Patti D'Arbanville, Mona Kristensen, Bernard Giraudeau | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patti D'Arbanville ... Bilitis (as Patricia D'Arbanville)
Mona Kristensen ... Melissa
Bernard Giraudeau ... Lucas
Gilles Kohler ... Pierre
Mathieu Carrière ... Nikias
Irka Bochenko Irka Bochenko ... Prudence
Jacqueline Fontaine ... Head Mistress
Marie-Thérèse Caumont Marie-Thérèse Caumont ... Sub-Principal
Germaine Delbat Germaine Delbat ... Principal
Madeleine Damien Madeleine Damien ... Nanny
Camille Larivière Camille Larivière ... Susy
Catherine Leprince ... Helene
Jane Buckle Jane Buckle ... Girl
Sabine Sabine ... Girl
Mirella Rancelot Mirella Rancelot ... Girl (as Mirella)
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Storyline

A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a young girl during summer vacation.

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Plot Keywords:

coming of age | schoolgirl crush | skinny dipping | adult actress playing teenage girl | voyeurism | See All (45) »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

France | Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

October 1977 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Bilitis See more »

Filming Locations:

Iles d'Hyeres, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ectafilms,Films 21,Mars International Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (TV)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Featured in Playboy: The Story of X (1998) See more »

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Rainbow
Written and Performed by Francis Lai And His Orchestra
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Something started to happen, but didn't go far enough!
3 April 2001 | by jvanderkammer – See all my reviews

Those of you familiar with David Hamilton as a photographer will (at least) make sense of his visual treatment in Bilitis. Very lush and sensual, with a voyeuristic appeal: we are drawn in to great visuals of the young Ms. D'Arbanville getting undressed, washing, getting cozy with another female friend in bed, and becoming a voyeur herself! But Hamilton should have gone a bit further with the love scenes and erotic visuals; we are only treated to a nibble of his talent. If you are turned-on by girl-girl and lolita themes, then you will probably enjoy Bilitis. Otherwise, just watch it for the few visual delights... the story is a snoozer.
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